Trainee Arborist

**Trainee Arborist**

**2 Year full time Fixed Term position commencing March 2025**

**Salary: As per Level A - Miscellaneous Award - MA000104**

**Location: Morwell, Victoria**

**Department: City Presentation**

**About this Role**

Latrobe City Council is offering an excellent opportunity for someone to join our Tree Maintenance Team as a Trainee Arborist to commence employment in March 2025 with formal study for a Certificate III Arboriculture (EWP Aborist) to commence in April 2025. This is two-year fixed term position.

In this role you will assist with performing specialised arboriculture activities on Council managed tree assets across the community whilst you study and work towards gaining your Certificate III in Arboriculture.

Duties include:

- Learning arboriculture techniques, tree health, performing remedial works, and the use of required tools and equipment.
- Working as part of a team to assist across any area of the municipality with maintenance operations when and where work priorities demand, helping to achieve the overall maintenance objectives of the City Presentation Business Unit.
- To study and work towards gaining the Certificate III in Arboriculture qualification in the expected time frame.
- Participation in the Latrobe City Council performance plan development plan (PDP) and assessment process.

**About You**

As Trainee Arborist you will have the fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your arboriculture skills and knowledge with hands-on training and guided support from your team as you complete your studies.

To be successful in this position you must have:

- Eligibility to undertake a Certificate III in Arboriculture (You MUST be 18 years of age or older to enrol in this course).
- Commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the role, including an interest in Arboriculture.
- Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work productively as a member of team and contribute to team goals.
- Current Victorian Driver’s License (or working towards obtaining).
- Construction induction Card and Current First Aid (preferred)

**_Go Further at Latrobe City Council _**

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will be immersed into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance, and flexible working options.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

**To apply**

Applications will close at **11.59 PM on Thursday 27 February 2025.**

For more information contact **Sean Cantwell, Team Leader Tree Maintenance**on **0429 337 350**for a confidential discussion.

**Child Safe Organisation**

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. _
- Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._