Tree Maintenance Officer

Band 4 salary ($69,076-$73,852 + 11.5% super) and grow in a culture-first, team-focused environment.
- Shape parks and streetscapes through hands-on tree maintenance that enhances Baw Baw’s beauty.
- Access training, study support, and experienced colleagues to develop your practical tree care skills

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a motivated Tree Maintenance Officer to help deliver high-quality tree services across our townships, parks, streetscapes, and roadsides. In this practical, hands-on role, you’ll join a skilled and supportive outdoor team dedicated to maintaining the health, safety, and presentation of the Shire’s green assets.

You’ll carry out tree pruning and removal works, respond to customer service requests, and contribute to clean, green, and attractive public spaces. Working closely with fellow arborists and internal teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring timely and professional maintenance outcomes that meet arboricultural standards and support community livability.

If you’re experienced in tree maintenance and passionate about serving your community, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a scenic region with access to quality equipment, ongoing development, and a team culture that values pride in workmanship and collaboration.

The following are the key responsibility areas for the position:
1. Perform arboricultural trade tasks in accordance with Baw Baw Shire policies, strategies and standards, in a safe, competent and efficient manner.
2. Operate plant and equipment including attachments to maintain and develop trees in accordance with Baw Baw Shire policies, strategies and standards in a safe, competent and efficient manner.
3. Maintain plant and equipment daily including keeping all in a clean and tidy condition.
4. Ensure that all tasks undertaken by the position is carried out in a healthy and safe manner and that unsafe aspects of the workplace are immediately rectified and/or reported to your supervisor when appropriate.
5. Perform other duties as directed in the urban operations team
6. Perform ground-based tree defect evaluations
- Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820) or equivalent
- Chainsaw Operation certificates (Level 1)
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence - over 11m
- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence
- First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) or equivalent
- Operate a Mobile Chipper/Mulcher Licence
- Electrical Safety for Non-Electrical Workers (ESI) - Safe Approach Distances certificate
- Completion of ‘Perform a Ground-Based Tree Defect Evaluation’ (AHCARB408) or equivalent (desired, not essential)
- Strong knowledge of tree maintenance practices and the ability to work with a variety of tools and machinery
- Experience in pruning and tree removal, ideally in a municipal or public space setting

**Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time).
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire 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._