Details: Urban Treescapes manages and maintains more than 833,700 trees on parklands and streets throughout the ACT.
A diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, Canberra's urban forest provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife.Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.Our team take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.About the opportunity:Applicants are invited to fill the role of Administration Officer Operations.
A temporary vacancy for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency is available working from the Dickson Office Building (an ABW space).The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the Operations team, this may include assisting with the collation and maintenance of data, processing public requests (including phone discussions with residents), minute taking and processing invoices.What we can offer you:A role with purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place.Benefits and Perks: temporary position for up to 12 months with an attractive employment package, including bi-annual pay rises, plus 11.5% superannuation.
We also offer various employee health and wellbeing programs including discounted memberships to over 100 gyms and locations.Opportunity to grow; we provide up-skilling opportunities, training, and networking to ensure you are constantly able to grow within your career.Balance: you will have a fantastic work life balance with the opportunity to work flex-time and access generous leave entitlements.The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive Workplace.
As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, culturally diverse people, and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months, with the possibility of permanency.
A merit pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.