Job Description
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.
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On a typical day, you will:
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Work with the Vegetation Operations team todeliver programmed and reactive tree maintenance
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Undertake pruning, dead wooding, inspections,and tree removals in line with Australian Standards
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Carry out site setup including risk
assessments,traffic
control, and exclusion zones
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Complete operational tasks such as chipping,mulching, planting, stump and site clean-up
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Apply WHS practices and safe systems of work
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Operate and maintain arboriculture plant andequipment
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Support planting programs and contribute to teamtraining and safe work practices
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To succeed in this role, you will have:
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Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)or equivalent, or Certificate II with commitment to obtain Certificate III
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Current MR Driver Licence
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Demonstrated arboriculture experience includingpruning and removals
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Strong understanding of WHS and SafeWork NSWCode of Practice – Amenity Tree Industry
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Ability to undertake tree hazard assessments andinspections
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Experience in operational or team-basedenvironments (desirable supervisory experience)
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Strong communication skills and computerliteracy
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Experience operating EWPs and boom-type plant(National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – WP)
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Experience in climbing, rigging, pruning,removals, chipping, stump grinding, planting, and mulching
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Knowledge of AS**** Pruning of Amenity Trees
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Experience in programmed and
reactivemaintenance
environments
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Remuneration and Benefits
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Employment Type: Full Time, permanent (38 hours per week, 9-dayfortnight)
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Salary (exclusive of 12% super): Starting salary of $******* per week with the chance for competency-based progression up to $******* per week.
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Fortnightly RDO
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PPE and uniform provided
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Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
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Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award **** plus annual salary review
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Long service leave after 5 years
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Generous employee assistance program
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Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
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Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
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Questions?
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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 ******** ***.
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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.
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Notes
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Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
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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.
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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.

📌 Tree Worker (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
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