This is a short-term contract opportunity supporting the management and maintenance of council trees and urban forest assets across the municipality.
You will provide technical arboricultural advice, oversee contractor performance, manage tree-related customer requests, and contribute to urban forest projects and programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team
- Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations
- Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs
- Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards
- Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice
- Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees
- Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation
- Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (essential)
- Extensive arboriculture experience
- Strong knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations
- Experience in urban forest, tree management or vegetation maintenance programs
- Experience managing contractors and service providers
- Well-developed report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.