Coordinator Arboriculture and Urban Forest The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role In this role you will lead and manage a team in the maintenance and planning of all City owned tree assets, develop high standard management and maintenance programs and provide arboriculture expertise throughout the asset life cycle.
Provide strategic direction, develop and review policy, service levels and standards in regard to arboriculture practices and urban tree assets, as well as the implementation of the Greener Greater Bendigo strategic objective.
This position will be primarily based at our Adam Street Depot in Golden Square where you will work closely with other units within the City.
About You The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and comprehension in tree management, urban forestry, environmental management and ability to identify and assess flora and fauna.
You will have the ability to provide leadership and direction to a diverse team of Arboriculture & Urban Forest team supporting the City's urban tree operations. Skills in stakeholder management, project management and budgeting are essential.
If you hold formal qualifications in Arboriculture or have specialist Local Government experience, we welcome your application.
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages Full time position | Secure and stable employment Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo Contact If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Mitchell, Manager Parks and Open Space, 0477 965 076. To Apply Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 9 December 2024.
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