Assistant Arborist

We seek people with community-first values who want to make Brimbank an even better place to live and work.
- Exciting opportunity to join the second largest municipality in Melbourne’s metropolitan west. Located about 20 kms from the central business district, Brimbank City Council is culturally diverse.
- We are currently seeking a full time permanent staff member to join our team.

**The role**
- Reporting to the Tree Crew Team Leader, we are seeking an Assistant Arborist who can bring their skills and experience to:
- assist the tree services team in carrying out tree maintenance works to the specified standard for programmed works.-
- assist with the delivery of all maintenance activities that relate to the role including but not limited to pruning and removal of trees, clipping branches and other horticultural activities.- ensure assigned tasks are carried out within time and a safe manner in accordance with relevant OH&S procedures.

**About you**
- To succeed in this role, you will have:

- certificate 3 Qualification in Arboriculture / Horticulture
- demonstrated experience in the tree industry.
- ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Brimbank will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

**Direct your queries regarding this role to -**
- To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia_
- In line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, some roles at the Council require staff to be mandatorily vaccinated to be able perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. If you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide us with an evidence of an approved Covid-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Qualifications and Experience as outlined in the PD.
- Essential : Demonstrated experience in arboricultural works.
- Essential : Demonstrated ability to deliver the position’s key responsibilities and duties.
- Essential : OH&S knowledge especially relevant to arboricultural works.
- Essential : Proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Essential : Demonstrated high level customer service skills.
- Essential : Physical Fitness