Leading Hand Arboriculturist - INTERNAL ONLY
Job No:
COG1427
Location:
Coombabah
- Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 Hours
- $2,588.77 - $2,725.44 excluding any applicable allowances
- Position Brief - Leading Hand Arboriculturist
- This vacancy is open to City of Gold Coast employees only
About the team
Open Space Maintenance’s role is to provide maintenance services to ensure that parks and recreational facilities are maintained to a high standard and meet agreed levels of service with the Asset Custodians via Partnering Agreements. These maintenance operations are achieved through Area Coordinators, including the planning and implementation of maintenance programs for streetscapes, parklands, sporting fields, and roadsides. We also provide professional advice to various customers on the construction and maintenance of park infrastructure, open space areas and roadsides.
About the role
Do you have a passion for nature and a love of the outdoors? Would you love to use your arboriculture skills while tending to our beautiful open spaces on the Gold Coast? The City of Gold Coast has an opportunity you can't miss!
- Motivating and leading a team of arborists.
- Undertaking daily arboriculture practices consisting of the following, tree pruning, tree removal, tree felling, palm pruning, operating EWP.
- Managing varying internal and external customer requests via the city’s SAP platform.
- Operating and maintaining plant and equipment, which include but not limited to the below, MR - trucks, woodchippers, EWP, chainsaws, pole saws, blowers, and all other relevant Arboriculture / Horticulture equipment.
- Taking pride in your work and having a passion for our city.
- Participating in identified training programs to increase skills and knowledge, contributing to the continual improvement of the section.
We’re looking for people who have:
- Certificate III in Arboriculture (or higher) or a related discipline (Mandatory)
- MR Class (or higher) Unrestricted Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)
- You take pride in your work and have a passion for our city and continuously improving your landscaping skills
- You have high-level customer service and communication skills, a can-do attitude, and you thrive in a team environment
- You possess a high level of motivation and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task in a dynamic environment
- You have a working knowledge of arboriculture practices with practical experience in tree maintenance and tree removal
- You possess sound physical health to perform the physically demanding duties of the position satisfactorily
- Experience leading a crew
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Alexandra McNulty
Contact Email amcnulty@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Thursday, 12 February @ 11:59pm
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
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