About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Arborist to join our team and contribute to the maintenance, pruning, and planting of our urban forest.
As an Arborist, you will be responsible for providing expert arboricultural advice and participating in the planning and development of urban forest management policies and service objectives to meet community needs.
You will also be responsible for supporting and monitoring contractor performance in tree service delivery and providing excellent customer service and arboricultural advice on a wide range of tree-related matters.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Maintain the health and vitality of Council's urban forest through the development and delivery of tree maintenance, pruning, and planting programs.
* Provide expert arboricultural advice and participate in the planning and development of urban forest management policies and service objectives.
* Support and monitor contractor performance in tree service delivery.
* Provide excellent customer service and arboricultural advice on a wide range of tree-related matters.
Desired Skills and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Extensive knowledge in arboriculture and urban forest management.
* Experience in providing expert horticulture and arboriculture advice to the community.
* Proven ability to gain cooperation and find workable solutions from stakeholders and have the ability to network within your field and community members.
* Excellent customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills along with strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge and previous application experience of relevant Acts, Regulations, Local Laws, Government, and Council Policies.