Arborist & Gardeners

Our client is a proactive local government organisation supporting a family focused community in Melbourne's leafy outer east. With a strong commitment to sustainable growth, quality services and protecting the area's natural landscapes, they work to create a connected and healthy municipality.

The Role

The primary objectives of this role include but are not limited to:

• To maintain, upgrade and rehabilitate garden beds and open space assets in accordance to service specifications and be multi skilled across the various Parks Services to meet operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Tree Crew with the maintenance and improvement of street and park trees within the municipality.
• Plant trees and shrubs including the preparation of the site and transporting plants.
• Ensure the maintenance and upgrading of specific garden areas are carried out efficiently and effectively in accordance with service guidelines and specifications.
• Operation of council plant and equipment which includes, but is not limited to, elevated platform plant, trucks, travel towers and associated equipment, manual and mechanical cutting tools, climbing equipment.
• Assist in the estimation and ordering of plants, trees and shrubs.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Current Australian Driver's license
• National Criminal History Check
• Full working rights within Australia
• Beneficial MR licence, Chainsaw Cert & Traffic Control Ticket

To apply

ensure you meet the minimum selection criteria (including licences and tickets) and submit you up to date resume (in Word format) to be considered.

To be considered for this role you must provide one of the following Australian Proof of Right to Work Documents;

Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Citizen Certificate, or current Australian Passport and currently reside in Australia