Vacancy Details

Senior Arborist – Parks

  • Salary Range - Band 7 - $98,730 to $110,484 plus 10% Superannuation
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Based at South Melbourne Operations Centre 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity awaits! Play a lead role in protecting and enhancing the Urban Forest of City of Port Phillip’s iconic streets, foreshore, and parklands.

Lead a dedicated, high performing and passionate team of Arborists to deliver Council tree management with a vision and drive for customer service excellence. 

Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of all Council tree management and maintenance programs. 

Manage our Amenity Tree Maintenance contractor to deliver Council tree maintenance programs, including the Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.

Oversee the provision of technical expertise and advice to internal and external customers and stakeholders to effectively resolve tree-related conflict.

Assist with the development and implementation of policies, strategies and management plans related to trees on both Council and private land.

Skills and Experience 

  • A suitable tertiary qualification plus five years’ experience in Arboriculture, preferably in a Local Government setting
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team and maintain a positive team culture
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 
  • Demonstrated experience in contract, asset, and financial management 
  • The ability to resolve conflict, negotiate positive outcomes and effectively communicate decisions will be critical to your success in this role. 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                        
  • Sufficient proof of their identity
  • Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccine in line with CHO Direction
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Greg Mitchell, Coordinator Parks, on 9209 6218 or greg.mitchell@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 30 January 2022

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au