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 maintenanceUndertake pruning, dead wooding, inspections,and tree removals in line with Australian StandardsCarry out site setup including risk assessments,traffic control, and exclusion zonesComplete operational tasks such as chipping,mulching, planting, stump and site clean-upApply WHS practices and safe systems of workOperate and maintain arboriculture plant andequipmentSupport planting programs and contribute to teamtraining and protected 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 IIICurrent MR Driver LicenceDemonstrated arboriculture experience includingpruning and removalsStrong understanding of WHS and SafeWork NSWCode of Practice – Amenity Tree IndustryAbility to undertake tree hazard assessments andinspectionsExperience in operational or team-basedenvironments (desirable supervisory experience)Solid communication skills and computerliteracyExperience 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 mulchingKnowledge of AS**** Pruning of Amenity TreesExperience 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 RDOPPE and uniform providedDiscounted gym membership through membership to Fitness PassportAnnual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award **** plus annual salary reviewLong service leave after 5 yearsGenerous employee assistance programSalary 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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