Coordinator Tree Maintenance
Job No:
BAW425
Location:
Warragul
• BAND 7: Ranges between $103,212.80 to $115,494.63 per annum plus 11.5% Super, and fully maintained Tool of Trade vehicle
• A critical role leading Council’s Tree Maintenance team
• Permanent, full time position with monthly RDO based at our Warragul Depot
As the Tree Maintenance Coordinator, your role revolves around ensuring the health and vitality of urban greenery. You'll oversee the planning and execution of tree care programs, coordinating with team arborists, contractors, and other municipal departments to manage our valuable resource. Monitoring tree health, you'll recommend and implement strategies for disease prevention, pest management, and sustainable growth. Your responsibilities include assessing risks associated with aging or damaged trees, liaising with community stakeholders to address concerns, and maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and budgets. Strong organisational skills are vital as you schedule inspections, manage equipment, and prioritize tasks to meet environmental goals and regulatory requirements. Your role promotes green infrastructure, enhancing urban landscapes while fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a proven leader to manage its high performing Tree Maintenance Team to achieve safe and best practice tree maintenance techniques within its urban areas. Overseeing daily operations, key tree maintenance contracts and ensuring ongoing compliance with Council’s Electric Line Clearance obligations are major aspects of the role.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have;
• Diploma of Arboriculture or equivalent with relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience;
• Current Victorian Drivers' Licence;
• Experience supporting team members and teams to guarantee the achievement of individual and/or team goals;
• Extensive experience in planning, organising and costing works;
• Experience in a wide range of arboriculture and/or horticultural activities in the municipal or a related field; and
• Qualifications including TRAQ or QTRA (Quantified tree risk assessment) would be highly desirable.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm August 2, 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.