Technical Officer Tree and Vegetation Management

Full job description
We are seeking a Technical Officer Tree and Vegetation Management to join our Infrastructure and Natural Assets Group.

This is a rare operational leadership opportunity to oversee and supervise work crews involved in tree and vegetation management.

ABOUT YOU

Formal qualification in Arboriculture/Horticulture/Natural Resource Management, and/or significant relevant experience.
Well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated experience in successfully leading a team through effective management, coaching, and motivation of team members and achieving the organisation’s goals and objectives.
Initiative, resourcefulness and the ability to solve problems.
Understanding of, and experience in contemporary management practices, including:
Safety management.
Asset management.
Risk management.
Resource management (budget).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) and ongoing role. A base salary between $8+,760.55 and $++,774.18 will be negotiated with the preferred candidate + 12.5% superannuation and a +-day fortnight. The successful candidate will have commuter use of a vehicle.

The successful candidate will participate on Council’s After-Hours Emergency Callout and Overtime Roster (1:7). Remuneration for after-hours emergency callout and overtime roster provisions will be in accordance with the Clarence City Council Enterprise Agreement #11/2021 or its successor.

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.

A copy of the position description, which includes the selection criteria, may be accessed below.

TO APPLY

For a confidential conversation, please call our Works Manager Environment and Recreation – Jamie Grace on 6217 +765.

Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to
recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au
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Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random ******* and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at +.00am on Monday, + September 2024.