URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 834,500 trees on parklands and streets throughout the ACT. A diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, Canberra's urban forest provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife.

Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.

Our team take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.

About the opportunity:

Applicants are invited to fill the role of Tree Worker, Operations.

These full time, permanent positions, will be working a 9 -Day fortnight and working within a team of Arborists, Tree workers and Contractors to maintain and manage Canberra's urban forest.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Fall trees manually (chainsaw certificate) - basic or willingness to obtain.
• Operate a boom type elevated work platform - 11m or more (EWP Ticket), or willingness to obtain.
• Authority to implement traffic control plans & Traffic controller training, or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture is highly desirable.
• Driver’s licence Class MR (Medium Rigid) or higher is highly desirable.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the tasks listed in this Position Description.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• A pre-employment medical may be required. Background / Security clearance checks will also be conducted.
• The position requires a willingness to wear a uniform, work anywhere in the ACT as required and participate in an on-call roster.

Note: These are full-time permanent positions.

A merit pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, culturally diverse people, and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

How to Apply: 45558, several - Careers and Employment