Arborist Team Leader – City of Melbourne Trees

Arborist Team Leader City of Melbourne Trees

Work on the most iconic trees in Australia World Heritage listed trees within the City of Melbourne

• Be part of a team that can leave a long-lasting positive impact on Melbournes Street scape and environment
• Work life balance - 7am to 3.30pm
• Commencement rate $40.49 per hour (depending on experience)
• Monthly RDO
• Commuter use vehicle
• Opportunities for career development and further training (Cert V Arboriculture)
• Permanent role working on prestigious contract
• Overtime available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Arborist to lead a team that undertakes the full scope of tree maintenance services including detailed condition audits pruning tree removal travel tower work (EWP) electrical line clearance climbing chipper operation and stump removal.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated leader to gain exposure on the most blue-ribbon contract in Australia managing Heritage listed and world-renowned Elms in Carlton Gardens trees within the iconic Fitzroy Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. The work is vast and varied from ground and formative pruning EWP powerline climbing use of specialised equipment including EWPs tipper/chipper trucks front end loaders spiderlifts etc.

We are seeking someone who has a passion for personal development. We offer many training and educational opportunities to the right candidate. We are seeking someone who is passionate about developing a great team culture and passing on their skills and experience which is very important to us.

As the Team Leader you will be actively involved in day-to-day tree maintenance works as well as directing and managing operational activities and training/mentoring staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure duties are carried out considering safety of employees contractors and the public
• Participate in the completion of work with teams in the field (>75%)
• Train staff in all aspects of arboriculture
• Accurately report daily performance
• Assist with coordination of operational and day to day activities
• Observe and report on broader issues that may impact on service delivery
• Demonstrate initiative and/continuous improvement
• Support a high-performance team culture through effective leadership coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure maintenance of fleet logbooks and vehicle inspections
• Identify and resolve work problems on site
• Ensure duties are carried out considering safety of employees contractors and the public
• Report staff performance issues to supervisor

Required Skills:

• Interest in tree management/maintenance
• Excellent work ethic
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work safely & promote safety in the workplace
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience dealing with customers clients and members of the public.
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills

Desirable skills and qualifications but not essential:

• Previous leadership experience
• Industry experience
• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Current MR licence
• Certificate II ESI
• Tree climbing experience and qualifications

In returnweoffer:

• Work in one of the worlds most liveable cities maintaining heritage and world heritage trees iconic public places including the Shrine Carlton Gardens Royal Park Fitzroy Gardens and the iconic Elm lined Royal Parade while having a positive impact on the maintenance and development of the City of Melbournes streetscapes and environment.
• Full training
• The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
• The chance to make an impact in the City of Melbourne landscape
• The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong supportive environment
• A workplace that focuses on safety first
• A company with a culture of teamwork and respect
• Uniform PPE and tools provided

About Citywide

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