Team Member Arboriculture
Open Space & Environment
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

• Competency Based Operations Level 2 - 5 $64,494 - $67,921 pa cash component plus superannuation
• + Annualised allowance of $2,579

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Arborist to join our high performing, Hervey Bay based team. You’ll be responsible for mitigating the risk of council trees throughout parks, streets, and reserves. You will work closely with the Team Leader to deliver programs in a safe and efficient manner.

What your day will look like:

• Operating a variety of plant and equipment and undertaking preventative maintenance
• Providing technical advice and guidance to parks and other teams
• Assisting the Team Leader in planning and preparing programs
• Keeping all relevant records up to date and preparing data for projects
• Contributing to a positive health and safety culture

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

What you should have to apply:

• Several years experience in a similar role and will have a strong understanding of maintenance methods and best practice.
• Prioritising health and safety, you’ll be confident and capable operating a variety of plant and equipment including wood chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws, and tractors.
• AQF Level 3 in Arboriculture
• MR licence
• Level II Chainsaw licence
• Working at heights
• White Card

What our Council can offer you:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements,
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• Study assistance program
• Reward and recognition
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Vaccinations
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Application requirements:

Please apply online with your Resume and Cover Letter. For any queries, please contact Marshall Nuttall, on [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm Monday 10 March 2025

Please note that:

Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.