At PMHC, every employee contributes to delivering positiveoutcomes for our community.
We are seeking 2 motivated and experiencedArborist/ Tree Workersto 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
Strong 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 AS**** 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 **** 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 contactJoe 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 protected organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
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