Field Worker

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced Arboricultural Field Worker to join our team and assist with tree pruning and maintenance activities to nurture our many trees across the city.

If you enjoy the outdoors, preserving our trees, working with a dedicated and supportive organisation and have experience in arboricultural operations, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities will include:

- Arboricultural maintenance activities
- Operate specific arboricultural machinery including woodchippers, elevated platforms and chainsaws

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current MR Licence
- Chainsaw Operator’s ticket

A pre-employment medical will be required for this role (including drug and alcohol testing).

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $67,800 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity, and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: 9 day fortnight to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Leave options**:4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
- **Health and well-being**:Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise, and knowledge of industry trends
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining which role/s you are interested in and describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of the role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 12 March 2025

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.