Public tree Management Officer - Austrailia

Location: Frankston VIC
Company Name: Parramatta City Council

• Permanent Full Time opportunity
• Open Space & Natural Resources

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and motivated individual to join Council’s Open Space and Natural Resources (OS&NR) team on a permanent full time basis. The position works a 35 hour week and is located at Council’s Rydalmere Operations Centre at 316 Victoria Road Rydalmere.

The position plays a leading role in the delivery of Council’s Public Tree Management Program and will work in close collaboration with the OS&NR team, and other government organisations to deliver best practice public tree management outcomes for Council’s natural areas and urban forest

Key responsibilities:

• To assess tree risk, using the Quantitative Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) or Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) methods
• To inspect and assess tree removal and pruning requests from the public and Council staff including correspondence;
• To manage the planning, implementation and review of tree planting and revegetation programs in accordance with established timelines, budget, Council policies and related legislation;
• To prepare procurement and contract documentation for public tree related projects;
• To project manage contracts and external contractors and to inspect works to ensure quality outcomes;
• To provide professional and technical advice and guidance on various planning instruments (LEP, DCP), legislation, studies, policies and strategies relating to tree management;
• To negotiate, mediate and resolve complex tree related issues and make decisions with delegated authority to achieve positive outcomes;
• To program and implement tree related actions from various Council plans including the Biodiversity Plan, Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Open Space Plan, various Plans of Management and Master Plans, as well as state and federal plans as they relate to tree management.
• Report to and assist the Supervisor Open Space & Natural Resources in tree management issues and matters as required.

About the person
The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF level 5) or equivalent and strong technical knowledge of arboricultural best practice with extensive experience in conducting visual tree assessments in both natural and urban areas using either QTRA or TRAQ methods. The individual will preferably have 10 years or more experience in arboricultural risk assessment and a demonstrated proficiency in resolving complex tree related issues.

It is essential that the individual holds a current Class C Drivers licence.

The position operates within a professional team environment and the individual will require excellent communication, computer literacy and contract management skills.

What’s on offer
Council is offering an attractive salary from $88,923.28 to $97,903.32 p.a. plus superannuation. City of Parramatta also offers excellent employee benefits.

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Pino Todarello on (02) 9806 8273 or alternatively at ptodarello@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 11:30pm, 11th Friday October 2019 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

The diverse culture at City of Parramatta is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in our workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. If you would like to know more, or require assistance with our recruitment process, please email DiversityCoP@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.