Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)
Location:West Footscray, VIC
Rate:$63 per hour + super
Contract:ASAP Start - February ****
Hours:Full-time,38 hours per week
This is a short-term contract chance 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.
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