Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking

Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow

Monthly ADO

Salary between $93,700-$102,000 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking an experienced senior arborist to lead the organisation’s approach to the preservation, management and renewal of the Shire’s tree assets.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Take the lead in developing short to medium term work plans as well as long-term succession plans to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable treescapes across the region.

Provide expert, technical arboricultural advice to operational work teams, contractors, planning department, senior leaders, community members and Councillors as and when required.

Lead and coordinate arboricultural contractors and operational teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of tree maintenance and management services.

Develop and implement an appropriate tree inspection regime to manage liability, safety and tree health across the shire.

Respond to tree maintenance requests raised by the community and internal stakeholders with a focus on negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.

Project manage and coordinate external arboriculture contractors, including contract management activities such as resolving issues, monitoring performance, auditing works, safety inspections and approving invoices.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Minimum Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF 5) and proven expertise and experience in the assessment, management and maintenance of trees in line with contemporary best practice and Australian Standards.

Demonstrated application of proactive risk and OHS management including safe work practices for working alone.

Demonstrated experience in contract management and/or project management.

Demonstrated understanding of asset management principles and practices, specifically how it relates to arboriculture.

Demonstrated self-motivation and time/workload management abilities including the ability to set priorities, develop work plans, problem solve and coordinate resources.

Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality customer service outcomes including the ability to consult, negotiate, and resolve customer service requests or issues.

Competently and safely operate a range of small and medium plant including chainsaws and pole saws.

Strong communications skills and a proven ability to maintain both written and electronic records.

Desirable Requirements

Construction Induction White Card.

Traffic Management qualification(s).

Knowledge of Elevated Work Platform operations.

Previous experience in local government and/or knowledge of local government functions.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

An active Social Club

Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff

Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

Generous leave entitlements including:

Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave

Ceremonial leave

Gender affirmation leave

Family violence leave

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Ryan Supple, Coordinator Open Spaces Maintenance on 03 5220 7163 for a confidential discussion.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on THURSDAY 31ST JULY 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.