Bayside Council

Arborists – Tree Services (Senior Operations Technician) Multiple Positions

• Enjoy hands on work keeping the Bayside Council LGA pristine and presentable
• Work locally, enjoy a fortnightly RDO and access to family friendly benefits
• $1,269.22 - $1,412.52 per week plus 11% superannuation

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Presentation directorate ensures that our area is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, that is clean, enjoyable to live in and instils pride in our community.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and experienced Arborist who takes pride in their work to join Bayside. It includes a range of planned and reactive arboricultural, horticultural, turf maintenance, tractor driving, machine operations, landscaping and/or related traffic management activities for Council’s parks and open space assets.
The role is also responsible for guiding and supporting operational staff on site to ensure completion of all allocated work.

You can also expect to:

• Plan and organise work to deliver work requests or programs.
• Report any identified work request variations to Team Leader or Tree Management Officer to ensure Council parks and open space assets are well maintained
• Provide feedback and contribute to team processes to improve service delivery, safety and compliance.
• Guide operational staff on site to enable overall delivery of allocated work.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About You

We are looking for someone who has the following background and expertise:

• Minimum Cert III in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification
• In addition, you will also have relevant experience as an Arborist.
• A SafeWork NSW white card (general construction induction card).
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.
• Current MR Licence as required.

Desirable

• Current “Chem Use” accreditation OR willingness to obtain during probation period

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 15 days sick leave each year.
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave from your sick leave balance each year.
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year (Grant Days).
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: F23/924 Senior Operations Technician (Arborist) 

Closing Date: Thursday 30 May 2024, 11:59pm

Salary Range: $66,225.17 - $74,172.26 per year plus 11% superannuation

Enquiries: Craig Bennett – Coordinator Parks and Open Space (Tree Services) via Craig.Bennett@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 0448 491 295 

Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.