About The Role:Working as part of a team, our arborists undertake general tree maintenance across our Council area performing reactive works coupled with a balance of block tree pruning to our streetscapes, reserves, and other green areas. Based on experience, our team members will work at heights and as ground crew operating chainsaws, chipper machines and other arboriculture equipment to ensure maintenance standards of Council trees.We are passionate about safety, operations, customers and our people, and employees can feel confident about the following:A great team environment: If you ask our arborists what they enjoy about their job, the number one response is...'the people I work with!'Our equipment: We provide state of the art equipment and PPE including Protos Arborist safety helmets with bluetooth ear muffs, Altec 10m and 13m Versalift elevated work platforms, and battery and petrol Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws and power pruners.Training: We are committed to the professional development of our employees and ensure our people have the appropriate training and are given opportunities to develop their skills.About You: Applications are welcome from those with a:Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture, or demonstrated equivalent experienceMR truck licence and white card accreditedDesirable: High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform (11 metres) and experience of working safely at heightsAbout Our Organisation: The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to more than 120,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.We prioritise customer and employee experience and foster a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.Our workplaces and the way we work demonstrate and ensure our commitment to customer experience excellence, productivity and our commitment to providing employees with opportunities to balance their working and personal lives. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.About Our Team:The Trees and Irrigation team is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. The team manage programmed and reactive work that involves detailed street tree pruning and care, and quality irrigation systems for attractive landscapes. The Detail: We have two full-time, permanent vacancies classified at ME6, with a starting salary of $74,721 per annum + super. The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise AgreementIncome protectionWork-life balance with a standard 9 day fortnightAnnual leave loadingTraining and professional developmentUniform and PPEFor further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:Mick Davey, Coordinator Trees and Irrigation0407 607 934mdavey@charlessturt.sa.gov.auApplications close 5pm Wednesday 12 February 2025.Position Description - Advanced Arborist AUDBeverley5009
