At PMHC, every employee contributes to delivering positiveoutcomes for our community. We are seeking 2 motivated and experienced Arborist/ Tree Workers to join our Vegetation Operations Team. In this hands-on role, you will undertake operationalarboricultural work across Council's public tree network, helping maintain safeand healthy public spaces.

On a typical day, you will:

- Work with the Vegetation Operations team todeliver programmed and reactive tree maintenance
- Undertake pruning, dead wooding, inspections,and tree removals in line with Australian Standards
- Carry out site setup including risk assessments,traffic control, and exclusion zones
- Complete operational tasks such as chipping,mulching, planting, stump and site clean-up
- Apply WHS practices and safe systems of work
- Operate and maintain arboriculture plant andequipment
- Support planting programs and contribute to teamtraining and safe work practices

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)or equivalent, or Certificate II with commitment to obtain Certificate III
- Current MR Driver Licence
- Demonstrated arboriculture experience includingpruning and removals
- Solid understanding of WHS and SafeWork NSWCode of Practice – Amenity Tree Industry
- Ability to undertake tree hazard assessments andinspections
- Experience in operational or team-basedenvironments (desirable supervisory experience)
- Strong communication skills and computerliteracy
- Experience operating EWPs and boom-type plant(National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – WP)
- Experience in climbing, rigging, pruning,removals, chipping, stump grinding, planting, and mulching




- Knowledge of AS4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees
- Experience in programmed and reactivemaintenance environments

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full Time, permanent (38 hours per week, 9-dayfortnight)

Salary (exclusive of 12% super): Starting salary of $ per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression up to $ per week.

- Fortnightly RDO
- PPE and uniform provided
- Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program
- Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia

Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Joe Tonkin, Vegetation Operations Coordinator on ***.

Applications Close: We encourage applicants to apply for this role as soon as possible as the will be filled once a suitable canididates are identified.

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

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