Advertised Positions

• Permanent Full-Time position (38 Hours per week)
• Salary Band 5 from $80,978.13 + ADO option + Superannuation
• Based in Notting Hill
• Access to a commuter use vehicle in accordance with our fleet policy
• Closes 5th of February 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Horticultural Services department creates, enhances and presents our great green spaces and places, that our community are proud of. We enable our community to connect with nature, whilst prioritising the natural environment and livability for our future community and visitors.

About the Position

The City of Monash is seeking an experienced Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be as excited as we are to contribute to greening the City of Monash. In this role you can build strong working relationships, will be part of a great team, and will have the opportunity to use your attention to detail, and time and data management skills flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

In return you will have the opportunity to join a highly motivated and passionate team with a deep passion for the arboriculture industry and providing high quality service for our community.

About You

• You are a proactive individual with a strong work ethic
• You will use you experience supervising contractors to deliver programs that improve the urban forest within the Monash municipality
• You are passionate about the arboriculture industry and the positive impact it contributes to communities
• You have a customer centric focus and take pride in providing exceptional customer service
• You have a strong understanding of Australian standards and Energy Safe Victoria regulations

Requirements

• Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent with experience in a similar role or lessor qualification with a willingness to obtain Diploma. 
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Electrical Line Clearance requirements (Cert II ESI desirable)
• Employee Working with Children Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Victorian drivers licence 

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 5th of February 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Patrick Hayes on 9518 3726 or at patrick.hayes@monash.vic.gov.au 

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.