Arborist Role Overview
The role of an Arborist is to care for the city's tree population. This includes managing risk and adhering to council policies, procedures, and Work Health and Safety regulations. A deep understanding of the environmental impact and historical importance of trees within the Council area is crucial.
Responsibilities
* Operating a range of machinery and equipment.
* Ensuring site and traffic management meets safety standards.
* Maintaining accurate records related to asset management.
* Removing tree and garden waste, which involves tasks like pruning and bracing trees to maintain tree health and stability.
Qualification Pathway
To be successful in this role, Arborists require a Certificate III in Arboriculture. However, we offer a supported pathway for suitable candidates to become qualified.
Candidates who are willing to work towards obtaining the Certificate III will receive support from us, including:
* paid employment as a Pre-Qualified Arborist,
* study assistance, including paid study leave and course fees,
* tailored study pathways with our partner Registered Training Organisations,
* a guaranteed pathway to a Qualified Arborist position upon obtaining the qualification.