Tree Maintenance Leading Hand

2 days ago

Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham WA Full time

**Permanent**
**Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)**

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of **R**ecognition, **E**thics, **S**ervice, **P**rofessional Development, **E**mpowerment, **C**ommunication and **T**eamwork - RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Working as part of the Tree Management team, you will provide leadership and direction to the field staff, ensuring tasks are performed safely and to a high standard.

You are qualified and strong experienced in arboriculture and/or horticulture, with a passion for keeping our public open spaces at their best. Willing to go the extra mile you are a self-starter and able to motivate others to work at their best and assist them in managing their time, as well as your own effectively. Your experience means that you have highly developed knowledge of native fauna and flora and are able to work in an outdoor setting - no matter the weather.
- Knowledge of arboriculture principles
- Extensive experience in tree management activities
- Experience in the supervision and mentoring of field staff
- Certificate III in Arboriculture/Horticulture or demonstrated significant relevant workplace experience in a relevant discipline
- Current ‘MR’ class driver’s licence

This position offers a **gross weekly wage of $1,559** which incorporates all allowances and penalty rates, as well as:

- 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
- The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English._

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