Arborists (Qualified and Pre-qualified) (9100)

**Group**: Open Space
**Location**: Cleary's Gates
**Employment status**: Permanent, Full-time
**Classification**: Municipal Trade Level 1 (qualified) /**Municipal Employee Level 4 (pre-qualified)
**Agreement**: _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme_nt 2021_
**Salary range**: $67,997 pa (qualified) **/** $63,689 to $65,372 pa (pre-qualified) + 13% superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enjoy the convenience of our on-site gyms.
- Qualification Pathway - don't have the qualification but have the skills, experience, and interest? We want to hear from you

**About the role**:
As part of your role, you’ll collaborate with the broader team responsible for caring for the City’s tree population. This includes risk management and strict adherence to council policies, procedures, and Work Health and Safety regulations. A deep understanding of the environmental impact and historical importance of trees within the Council area is crucial.

Role accountabilities include:

- You'll operating different types of machinery and equipment.
- This role involves assisting with site and traffic management to uphold site safety standards.
- You maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to asset management.
- Be mindful of the environmental impact and historical significance of trees within the City of Hobart's Council area.
- Your responsibilities include removing tree and garden waste, which includes tasks like pruning and bracing of trees to maintain tree health and stability.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Arborist Position Description

**Qualification Pathway**
- paid employment as a Pre-Qualified Arborist,
- study assistance, including paid study leave and course fees, in line with the City’s Learning and Development Policy,
- tailored study pathways with our partner Registered Training Organisations,
- a guaranteed pathway to a Qualified Arborist position upon obtaining the qualification within the required timeframes.

**About you**:
In addition to your knowledge and experience, the following qualifications and licenses are essential: Certificate III in Arboriculture (qualified arborist) or a willingness to obtain, with relevant combination of skills and experience (pre-qualified Arborist), Current Medium Rigid Driver's Licence, Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) and Provide First Aid Certification (HLTAID011) and Tree Faller (advanced or intermediate) is desirable but not essential.

**About us**:
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

**How to apply**:
**Applications close 11:59 pm**Sunday 5 January 2025.**

**Before you begin**:
**Selection process**:
Learn more about the selection process on our website.