Job Description
Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree Maintenance
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ExperiencedMaintenance
Employee - Tree Maintenance
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Morwell Depot |Full Time
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Ongoing | Band 3 $70,******per year plus applicable allowances as per the EBA
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We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee -Tree Maintenance to join our City Presentation team. In this role, you'lluse your arboriculture expertise and specialised equipment to maintainCouncil's trees and vegetation assets, helping to create safe, attractive andwell-maintained public spaces for our community
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This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, apply yourspecialist tree maintenance skills and contribute to the presentation andsafety of one of Victoria's largest regional municipalities.
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Why Join Us at Council?
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When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe setting that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:
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Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
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Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
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Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
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Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
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Flexibleworking arrangements where operational requirements allow
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A9-day fortnight roster
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Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Undertakeamenity tree and vegetation maintenance in accordance with industrystandards and Council requirements.
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Safelyoperate specialised plant and equipment including elevated work platforms,wood chippers, chainsaws, trucks and other maintenance equipment.
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Ensurework is completed to a high standard while complying with OccupationalHealth and Safety requirements and Council procedures.
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Assistacross maintenance operations where work priorities require andparticipate in emergency and overtime works when required.
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Provideguidance and support to other employees to assist with skill developmentand safe work practices.
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Maintainplant, tools and equipment and contribute to continuous
improvementinitiatives
across the team.
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About You
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You are an experienced arboriculture professional who takespride in delivering protected, high-quality work. You have strong practical skills,enjoy working outdoors and can work both independently and as part of a team. You understand the importance of customer service and safety and are committedto maintaining Council's tree assets to a high standard.
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Key Selection Criteria
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Demonstratedexperience
undertaking tree and vegetation maintenance, ideally within amunicipal, civil or similar environment.
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Soundknowledge of current arboriculture practices, industry standards andOccupational Health and Safety requirements.
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Provenability to safely operate specialised plant and equipment used in treemaintenance activities.
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Demonstratedcommitment
to customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement andCouncil values.
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CurrentHeavy Rigid Vehicle Licence.
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ConstructionInduction
(White Card).
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CurrentTraffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate, or willingness toobtain within the first three months of employment.
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ElevatedWork Platform Operator Certificate of Competency.
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CertificateII in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control.
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Currentqualification
recognising competency to trim and cross-cut felled trees,or a higher qualification.
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Appropriatequalification
and/or minimum three years' recognised




experienceundertaking
amenity tree and vegetation maintenance in accordance withAS*********.
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CertificateIII Arboriculture.
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CurrentFirst Aid Certificate.
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Experienceworking for a Municipal Council or similar authority.
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We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
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Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Checkand successfully undertake a pre-employment medical check.
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Interested or want to learn more?
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Contact Sean Cantwell, Team Leader Tree Maintenance, on ******** ***. All discussions about recruitment at Council areconfidential.
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Closing Date: Suitable applicants will beinterviewed as applications are received, and the position will be closed oncepositions have been appointed to.
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Belonging at Latrobe City Council
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At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further
information,contact
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or ******** ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at
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or *********.
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📌 Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree Maintenance (Victoria)
🏢 LaTrobe City Council
📍 Victoria