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Arborist Team Leader City of Melbourne TreesWork on the most iconic trees in Australia World Heritage listed trees within the City of Melbourne.Be part of a team that can leave a longlasting positive impact on Melbourne''s streetscape and environment.Worklife balance 7 am to 3.30 pm.Commencement rate $40.49 per hour (depending on experience).Monthly RDO.Commuter use vehicle.Opportunities for career development and further training (Cert V Arboriculture).Permanent role working on prestigious contract.Overtime available.We are currently recruiting for an experienced Arborist to lead a team that undertakes the full scope of tree maintenance services including detailed condition audits, pruning, tree removal, travel tower work (EWP), electrical line clearance, climbing, chipper operation and stump removal.This is a great opportunity for a selfmotivated leader to gain exposure on the most blueribbon contract in Australia, managing Heritage listed and worldrenowned Elms in Carlton Gardens, trees within the iconic Fitzroy Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. The work is vast and varied from ground and formative pruning, EWP, powerline climbing, use of specialised equipment including EWPs, tipper/chipper trucks, frontend loaders, spiderlifts, etc.We are seeking someone who has a passion for personal development. We offer many training and educational opportunities to the right candidate. We are seeking someone who is passionate about developing a great team culture and passing on their skills and experience which is very important to us.As the Team Leader you will be actively involved in daytoday tree maintenance works as well as directing and managing operational activities and training/mentoring staff.Primary ResponsibilitiesEnsure duties are carried out considering safety of employees, contractors and the public.Participate in the completion of work with teams in the field.Train staff in all aspects of arboriculture.Accurately report daily performance.Assist with coordination of operational and daytoday activities.Observe and report on broader issues that may impact on service delivery.Demonstrate initiative and continuous improvement.Support a highperformance team culture through effective leadership, coaching and performance feedback.Ensure maintenance of fleet logbooks and vehicle inspections.Identify and resolve work problems on site.Report staff performance issues to supervisor.Required SkillsInterest in tree management / maintenance.Excellent work ethic.A positive attitude.Ability to work safely & promote safety in the workplace.Ability to work as part of a team.Experience dealing with customers, clients and members of the public.Attention to detail.Problem solving skills.Desirable skills and qualifications but not essentialPrevious leadership experience.Industry experience.Certificate III in Arboriculture.Current MR licence.Certificate II ESI.Tree climbing experience and qualifications.In return we offerWork in one of the world''s most livable cities maintaining heritage and world heritage trees in iconic public places including the Shrine, Carlton Gardens, Royal Park, Fitzroy Gardens and the Elmlined Royal Parade while having a positive impact on the maintenance and development of the City of Melbourne''s streetscapes and environment.Full training.The job security that comes with our list of longterm contracts.The chance to make an impact in the City of Melbourne landscape.The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment.A workplace that focuses on safety first.A company with a culture of teamwork and respect.Uniform, PPE and tools provided.About CitywideCitywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission: we shape livable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.For more information about Citywide visit our website at citywide.com.How to applyClick the APPLY button now! Alternatively email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] notesA full driver''s licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks, driver demerit check, police check and medical including drug and alcohol testing are all preemployment requirements for Citywide.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.Citywide is an equal opportunities employer and we invite applications from all backgrounds.Only successful applications will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr