Team Leader Arboriculture

**Job no**: 495060
**Categories**: Government and Defence
Permanent Full-Time position, (38 Hours / Week)
Salary Band 6 from $94K + Superannuation
Based in Notting Hill
Closes 6 October 2024
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
The Horticultural Services department creates, enhances and presents our great green spaces and places, that our community are proud of. We enable our community to connect with nature, whilst prioritising the natural environment and livability for our future community and visitors.
About the Position
We are seeking an inspiring leader with a strong focus on urban forest strengthening. You will be passionate about the industry and have the ability to motivate a skillful team of arborists to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
In addition to leading a team of Arborists you will be the first point of contact for Councils' tree maintenance contractors. You will be responsible to ensure contractors are delivering works on time and on budget.
Skills and Experience
You are a proactive and inspiring leader who cultivates the commitment of team members and stakeholders to achieve our organisational goals and objectives.
You will use you experience supervising staff, contractors, to deliver programs that improve the urban forest within the Monash municipality and region.
You are passionate about the Arboriculture industry and ensure best practices are being adhered to.
You have a customer centric focus that will assist in improving community satisfaction to tree matters.
You have a sound understanding of Australian standards and Electricity Safe Victoria regulations.
**Requirements**:
Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent with significant experience in a similar role or lessor qualification with a willingness to obtain Diploma (Minimum AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation)
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Electrical Line Clearance requirements (Cert II ESI desirable)
Experience supervising large service contracts, short term contracts, and consultants
Experience in continuous improvement and team building
Current Victorian drivers' license
Working With Children Check

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centers
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Sunday 6th of October 2024
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.