Arborist

**Arborist** **-** **(**2401093**)**
- Suitable for both experienced or up and coming arborists
- Work a 9 day fortnight
- Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

**About the Opportunity**

In this role you will assist in the delivery of programmed and reactive work that involves street tree pruning, removal and replacement planting, root pruning, root barrier installations.

You will be a customer focussed, motivated, and energetic team member, that will work in a multi-disciplined environment, share in the team goals and be responsible for the delivery of high-quality outcomes that contribute towards the Program goals and objectives.

Some of the day-to-day things you might see yourself doing are:

- Undertake tree planting, staking, mulching, watering and general maintenance of street and reserve trees.
- Undertaking maintenance of trees throughout City of Adelaide in accordance with the Australia Standards AS 4373: 2007 Amenity Tree Pruning and best arboriculture practices.
- Participating in the development and implementation of strategies to improve productivity and staff morale
- Liaising with Corporation staff regarding relevant Arboriculture maintenance issues.

This is a great opportunity to have a genuine and visible impact on our beautiful city

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Certificate III in Arboriculture or Certificate III in Horticulture or completing a trade qualification, in Arboriculture and/or Horticulture.
- Hold a minimum Class MR driver’s licence
- High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform (11 Metres)
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with many different people.
- A good understanding of Arboriculture maintenance.
- Ability to operate large and minor plant associated with Arboricultural maintenance.
- Able to identify and investigate issues and propose solutions within the area of responsibility.

**About Us**

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city

The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

**For Further Enquiries & How to Apply**

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Matt Baxter on 0408 217 765.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Matt Baxter, Work Group Leader - Arboriculture.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, 11 November 2024.**

Please be advised this is for a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary at the CSE Grade 7 Classification commencing at $76,019 + 11.5% superannuation.
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**Position Description**: Click here

**Primary Location**: Adelaide - CBD

**Job**: Arboriculture

**Program**: CITY SERVICES

**Employment Status**: Permanent

**Hours of Work**: Full-time

**Job Posting**: 28/10/2024, 5:08:37 PM

**Unposting Date**: 11/11/2024, 7:29:00 AM