Operations Supervisor

**Operations Supervisor - City of Melbourne - Tree Services**:
**Job no**: 494595

**Work type**: Full time

**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Categories**: Human Resources & Recruitment

**Operations Supervisor - City of Melbourne - Tree Services**

Work on the most iconic trees in Australia - World Heritage listed trees within the City of Melbourne
- Lead the team that can leave a long-lasting positive impact on Melbourne’s street scape and environment
- Work life balance
- Full time permanent role
- Generous remuneration including company vehicle
- Full training and upskilling | Grow your career with Citywide
- Coordination of Tree Maintenance Services
- Successfully lead a large team

Citywide have a fabulous opportunity for an individual with **Arboriculture** experience to join the **City of Melbourne** team as an **Operations Supervisor**.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the coordination of tree maintenance services, leading a large and competent team to deliver quality service outcomes safely, on time and cost effectively.

**About Citywide**

Citywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission - we shape liveable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively, our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.

With 1.2 million trees and 2500 hectares of parks and gardens under management, Citywide Open Space is a business that stretches from Melbourne to Townsville. Every day dedicated horticulturists, arborists, and turf and landscape managers work together to create the parks and gardens that shape Australia.

**Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to**:

- Preparation of work programs and schedules ensuring compliance with OH&S policies and procedures
- Accountable for the safe operation of the work contract, and contribute towards safety initiatives
- Conducting scheduled and non-scheduled site checks to ensure compliance with policies & procedures
- Ensuring the team is adequately trained to safely and effectively fulfil their role
- Review incidents/near misses in accordance with safety procedures
- Manage financial aspects of the assigned work contract, including development and interpretation of annual budget, identification of capital requirements and approval of purchases
- Purchase equipment and stock for the work contract
- Ensuring Time and Attendance for the team is recorded accurately and on time
- Build the Citywide brand relationship with clients as one of trust, understanding and service
- Report on contract performance
- Ensure all assets are maintained and utilised in accordance with the fleet scheduling systems and policies
- Ensure an efficient and effective service is provided to the customer
- Ensure all employee issues are identified and actioned in a timely manner
- Responsible for ensuring monthly toolbox meetings are held across work contract

**Desirable Skills**:

- Certificate III in Arboriculture or higher
- Elevated Work Platforms Certificate
- Chainsaw Licence
- Proven industry experience in tree maintenance
- ESI II Certificate (contract specific) is desirable
- MR Licence is desirable
- Ability to supervise and manage large work teams
- Knowledge of OH&S practices, IR and Environmental Legislation
- Effective communication skills, problem solving, time management skills

**In return we offer**:

- The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
- The chance to make an impact in an expanding company
- The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment
- A workplace that focuses on safety first
- A company with a culture of teamwork and respect