Arborist Assistant

Glenorchy City Council is seeking an Arborist (Assistant) who is passionate about delivering quality and timely works for our community.  If you're ready for a change and wanting to join a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we want to hear from you! 

What you’ll do:

The role of the Arborist Assistant is to provide support and assist in the identification and assessment of the health of street, reserve and rural trees and update this information in Council’s Assets Register.

The position is also required to work closely with allied professionals including Urban and Regional Planners, Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants to provide strategic and operational planning for urban forest preservation, protection, and management.

What we’re looking for:

We would like to hear from you if you are an Arborist or a suitably skilled person with previous experience, working within an Arboricultural company that is dedicated to maintaining the councils landscape, take pride in their work, reliable, and are eager to continue to learn and develop their expertise.

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate and commitment to safety and have experience working in uneven terrain in all weather conditions. You will also have a good grasp urban service operations and demonstrated experience in; vegetation management, operating the required tools and resources.  

Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight. 

Essential Requirements:

• Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class license
• White Card
• Traffic Management Accreditation (RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat, and RIIWHS302E Implement traffic managements plans)
• Chainsaw Accreditation

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to: 

• Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight)
• Security: Job security and a variety of work activities
• Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
• Training: Great training and development opportunities
• High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family.
• Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
• Parking: Onsite
• Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more

For further information on this position, contact David Hunt, Arborist on (03) 6216 6800.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

Your application will include:

• A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience relate to the position
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Position Description - Arborist Assistant