Are you ready to branch out your career as we increase our City’s tree canopy? Then we would love to hear from you!As a Field Leader in tree maintenance at the City of Charles Sturt, an awesome work day for you could be:Working outdoors providing on-site direction to a work teamFocussing on team culture, workplace safety, customer experience and operational excellenceUsing your technical skills in arboriculture to solve problems and identify opportunitiesSound good? Keep reading...The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt include:Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise AgreementIncome protection9 day fortnightAnnual leave loadingTraining and professional developmentUniform and PPELet’s catch up - click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 28 October 2024.About usThe City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures that have made our City a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We celebrate this rich tapestry of culture within our community and define ourselves by highlighting our diversity.We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say "Means the world", we are recognising how important our place is to each and every one of us.As an organisation of over 500 employees, we are committed to anticipating and responding to the needs of our growing and evolving community. We prioritise our customers’ experience and strive to create a unique and special people experience for every employee.We actively support a Working Flexibly strategy to deliver customer centred experience for our community and an employee experience that is empowering and flexible. Talk with us about what flexibility works for you and best supports the delivery of the services that drive our organisation forward.About our teamOur Trees and Irrigation Business Unit is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. We do this through programmed and reactive work that involves street tree pruning, removal and replacement planting, root pruning, root barrier installations, constructing quality irrigation systems and maintenance to irrigated turf and developing and maintaining attractive landscapes.With experience as an Arborist, as the Field Leader in our Tree Maintenance team, this position will provide active on-site leadership and direction to tree maintenance activities including tree pruning and removal, and complex tree work.To be successfulThe successful candidate will be a team player who has a strong customer service focus and is comfortable leading others.Applications are welcome from those with:A strong safety focus to ensure their own safety and that of others in the workplace;Experience in leading others and positively contributing to a team environment;Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture;MR truck licence and white card accredited; andHigh Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform (11 metres) and experience of working safely at heights.The detailThe position is offered on a full-time permanent basis and is classified at the ME8 level, with an annual starting salary of $77,973 per annum plus superannuation.For further information about the vacancy, please view the attached position description and enquiries may be directed to Simon Brook, Acting Coordinator Trees and Irrigation via 0437 423 758.Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 28 October 2024.Position Description Field Leader - Tree Maintenance AUD Beverley 5009

Field Leader - Tree Maintenance

Are you ready to branch out your career as we increase our City’s tree canopy? Then we would love to hear from you!

As a Field Leader in tree maintenance at the City of Charles Sturt, an awesome work day for you could be:

  • Working outdoors providing on-site direction to a work team
  • Focussing on team culture, workplace safety, customer experience and operational excellence
  • Using your technical skills in arboriculture to solve problems and identify opportunities

Sound good? Keep reading...

The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt include:

  • Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise Agreement
  • Income protection
  • 9 day fortnight
  • Annual leave loading
  • Training and professional development
  • Uniform and PPE

Let’s catch up - click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 28 October 2024.

About us

The City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures that have made our City a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We celebrate this rich tapestry of culture within our community and define ourselves by highlighting our diversity.

We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.

The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say "Means the world", we are recognising how important our place is to each and every one of us.

As an organisation of over 500 employees, we are committed to anticipating and responding to the needs of our growing and evolving community. We prioritise our customers’ experience and strive to create a unique and special people experience for every employee.

We actively support a Working Flexibly strategy to deliver customer centred experience for our community and an employee experience that is empowering and flexible. Talk with us about what flexibility works for you and best supports the delivery of the services that drive our organisation forward.

About our team

Our Trees and Irrigation Business Unit is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. We do this through programmed and reactive work that involves street tree pruning, removal and replacement planting, root pruning, root barrier installations, constructing quality irrigation systems and maintenance to irrigated turf and developing and maintaining attractive landscapes.

With experience as an Arborist, as the Field Leader in our Tree Maintenance team, this position will provide active on-site leadership and direction to tree maintenance activities including tree pruning and removal, and complex tree work.

To be successful

The successful candidate will be a team player who has a strong customer service focus and is comfortable leading others.

Applications are welcome from those with:

  • A strong safety focus to ensure their own safety and that of others in the workplace;
  • Experience in leading others and positively contributing to a team environment;
  • Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture;
  • MR truck licence and white card accredited; and
  • High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform (11 metres) and experience of working safely at heights.

The detail

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis and is classified at the ME8 level, with an annual starting salary of $77,973 per annum plus superannuation.

For further information about the vacancy, please view the attached position description and enquiries may be directed to Simon Brook, Acting Coordinator Trees and Irrigation via 0437 423 758.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am Monday 28 October 2024.

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  • Posted Date 14 Oct 2024
  • Location Beverley
    SA / Australia
  • Industry Trades & Services
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided