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$109,825 to $122,758 per annum + 12% Super + ADO Band 7 - Salary Range $109,825 to $122,758 per annum + 12% Super + ADO Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience. Be part of something new This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of the role, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one. Why join Melton City Council? Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australias fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered. As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents. Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer: Professional and personal development opportunities Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities Join us and help build a city that thriveswhere your work makes a real difference every day. The Opportunity This is an exciting time of significant growth and opportunity at Melton City Council and the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the management and maintenance of the City of Meltons unique urban forest. Reporting to the Parks and Open Space Coordinator, the successful applicant will play a key role as the conduit between Council and Councils tree asset maintenance service provider by delivering high-quality contract management and technical skills. They will also provide expert advice to Council relating to arboriculture. Key Responsibilities Effectively oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of the urban forest in accordance with Council strategies, policies and plans. Oversee works performed by contractors, volunteers, and other Council staff to ensure the asset base remains in good condition. Ensure that Council maintains accurate data on the tree inventory and work with relevant Council business units to ensure that this information is available in Councils GIS. Develop and continually improve asset management strategies, policies and other working procedures to manage Councils urban forest. Prepare expert reports for Council and draft correspondence as required. To view the Position Description, click here. About you To be successful in this role you will have the following: Tertiary qualification in arboriculture or an associated field with several years of relevant work experience in arboriculture or other allied field commensurate with the requirements of the role or less formal qualifications with extensive experience commensurate with the role. Demonstrated experience in managing trees and urban forests. Ability to form strong working relationships and demonstrated commitments to good customer service. Proficient understanding of principles and practices of contract management. A working knowledge of OHS requirements and a commitment to safe work practices. Hold a current Victorian drivers licence. Culture and Values Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means theres a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and wed love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future. Values Motivate Empower Lead Trust Open Nurture There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave) If you require further information about the position, please contact Wayne Kratsis, Parks and Open Space Coordinator on 9747 7174. Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise. To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia. All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery. Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 05 Wednesday 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr