Trainee Arborist

**Who We Are**

**What You'll Do**

Join the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria as a Trainee Arborist and gain hands-on experience in arboriculture management and urban forestry curation. Under supervision, you will learn how to plan and deliver tree care, maintain accurate records, and assist with tree inspections, auditing, and works prioritisation. You'll learn how you can contribute to arboriculture plans, including collection management plans and the RBGV Tree Plan, while collaborating with landscape architects and project arborists on landscape development projects.

As part of your training, you will develop the skills to provide arboriculture advice to internal and external stakeholders, enhancing RBGV's reputation as a leader in horticultural excellence. You will also learn the safe operation and maintenance of equipment in accordance with OHS policies and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

**What You'll Bring**

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.

**Working with Us**

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

**How to Apply**

**Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.