Tree Inspection Officer

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Arborist who is wanting to further their career whist maintaining their trade skills, to join our Public Tree Team.

Reporting to the City Arborist
- Public Trees, you will provide accurate and effective technical assessment and recommendations relating to tree management and public risk matters and have an understanding of Australian Standards AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and AS 4373-2007 pruning of amenity trees.

**About the role**

This position is responsible for undertaking inspections regarding customer requests for tree works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Making recommendations for tree works in accordance with policy and development planning control
- Undertake proactive tree inspections, update, and maintain councils tree data base, issue works and raise requests for further investigation.
- Make decisions and implement work practices in line with acceptable practices of the Arboriculture trade and industry.
- Manage contractors and council staff to ensure compliance with: Australian standards, SafeWork NSW Code of Practice: Amenity Tree Industry, legislative requirements (permits) and councils' systems.
- Liaise and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide feedback and input on improvements in operating procedures, programs and work schedules, including upgrading or improvements to plant, equipment, materials and tools used by the team or unit.
- Adapt to changing priorities and undertake other tasks as directed.
- Ensure correct completion of all necessary administrative functions (electronic based).

**About You**

**We are looking for an Arborist with**:

- AQF3 Certificate in Arboriculture (or working towards completion)
- Class C Driver's License
- 5 years' experience in arboriculture operations.
- Previous experience in tree inspections, report writing, investigations and formative pruning.
- Great communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience using technology to conduct field based assessments.

**What's on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $85,293 to $93,952 plus 11.5% superannuation.

Participation in Council's Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Free onsite parking & onsite gym
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Significant leave benefits (flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

Applications close 9pm, **Sunday 29th September 2024 **and will not be accepted through any other medium.

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