The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role We are seeking a collaborative, organised and passionate Tree Services Coordinator to join our Open Space team for an asap start here at City of Canada Bay on a 8 month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension. The Tree Services Coordinator is responsible for the management, protection and maintenance of the Urban Forest in the City of Canada Bay. Working collaboratively within the Urban Forest & Ecology Team, this role is responsible for ensuring effective management and coordination of public tree assets and their maintenance across the LGA, private tree applications, assessment of development and driveway applications and enforcement of Council's Urban Forest and Tree Maintenance Provisions within the DCP and other relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
Manage and maintain Council owned trees in accordance with relevant standards, legislation and strategic goals within the LGA utilising Council's tree management program (Forestree) and Council's Record Management System (TechOne).Provide technical advice to the community and stakeholders including the Urban Forest & Ecology Team and the Manager, Open Space on issues relating to Urban Forest management in the City of Canada Bay.Effectively co-ordinate, direct and oversee allocation of resources for the Tree Services Team including contractors and sub-contractors to ensure reactive tree maintenance works are completed efficiently, within contract specifications and budget in accordance with relevant standards.Ensure compliance when processing applications such as development applications (DA's) and road driveway applications (RDAs) in accordance with statutory requirements and the City's DCP, adopted policies and strategies, Australian Standards and the Veg SEPP.Process all Council Tree Pruning and Removal Applications (Permits) and assessment of Development Application Referrals which are to be undertaken in accordance with service level agreements and other relevant Council policies and legislation with the efficient and effective allocation of resources.Work with Council's Health, Building and Compliance Team to undertake investigation of unauthorised tree works reported to Council.About the person The successful applicant will have the following:
AQF5 Diploma of Arboriculture.White Card.Current C Class Drivers Licence.Minimum 5 years' experience in local government tree management or a minimum of 7 years arboricultural industry experience (in Australia).Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications including QTRA (required) and TRAQ.Tree assessment and determination of works.Sydney basin tree species identification skills.Intermediate computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite.What's on offer The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
$95,327.60 to $109,626.75 + relevant allowances + 11.5% SuperRostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)Leaseback car arrangements availableSignificant leave benefits including 9-Day fortnightContinuous training, support, and leadership development.Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks).And much, much more!Want to know more?Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Susan Green on or email .
How to applyCandidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 15 October 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and is committed to a Safe Workplace. The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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