Key Duties & Responsibilities Urban Forest Management Assist with annual maintenance and capital works for city trees. Conduct and assist with tree pruning (incl. around power lines), ensuring safe traffic management. Participate in the Street Tree Audit Program. Assess trees for pruning and communicate with stakeholders. Evaluate tree impact in crossover & development applications. Technical Support & Advice Provide advice on tree protection in construction and urban design. Contribute to project reports, stats collection and analysis. Assist Parks, Leisure and Environment officers with tree-related advice. Customer & Community Interaction Handle public enquiries, complaints, and correspondence regarding trees. Contribute to public safety and risk management of city trees. Safety & Compliance Maintain safe working conditions and ensure machinery is used correctly. Monitor contractor compliance with tree maintenance contracts. Tree Planting Programs Help with annual tree planting, including inspecting stock pre-purchase. General Workplace Policies Follow City policies on Equal Opportunity, OH&S, environment, etc. Contribute to continuous improvement. Always act in the best interests of the City and community. Perform other tasks as directed. Essential Selection Criteria Qualifications & Licensing Desirable: Certificate III in Arboriculture (or working towards), or equivalent experience. C class driver’s licence (LR within 6 months). White Card & National Police Clearance (or ability to acquire). Skills & Experience Arboriculture fieldwork experience (incl. using equipment). Report writing and basic technical research. Problem-solving and initiative. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Good organisation and admin ability. Road Traffic Management and Chainsaw Certificate (or ability to obtain). QTRA licence (or ability to obtain). Ability to work independently and in teams. Competent with Microsoft Office.
