Field Officer Urban Forest - Vacancy Details
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The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community.
To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for cutting-edge services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.
Field Officer Urban Forest
Salary: $73,553 per annum ($1,414 per week)
Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
9-day fortnight
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We are seeking an experienced, motivated and well-organised arboriculture professional to support the Urban Forest team in delivering the City's tree planting, maintenance and related programs.
The role assists the Technical Officer Arborist, undertakes tree assessments, and provides expert advice to staff, contractors and residents.
To be successful in this position, you will have a minimum of two year's experiencein Arboriculture/tree asset management and will hold, or be willing to obtain, the following:
Essential Licences and Tickets
WA MR Class Driver's Licence.
Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
Training Supported
The City is committed to supporting the right candidate to obtain additional certificates required for success in this role.
Training will be provided where the successful applicant does not already hold:
Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates.
Chainsaw Operators Certificate.




Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).
Relevant training, qualification and/or certificate in Tree Assessments.
Applicants need to provide a covering letter addressing the following:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Irrigation, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Conservation and Ecosystem Management or related discipline, or relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of street trees and streetscapes.
Demonstrated experience in correct arboricultural techniques.
The use and maintenance of small plant and equipment associated with arboriculture.
Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to follow instructions, prioritise tasks and manage multiple tasks or projects.
Further information can be obtained by calling
Luisa Galata
, Technical Officer Arborist, on
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The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer.
The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
NICO CLAASSEN
Temporary Chief Executive Officer
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.
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