Tree Assessment Officer (Part-Time - 21 Hours)

Inner West Council

Leichhardt, NSW
$80,936-98,064 per year
Permanent
Part-time

12 days ago

About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.Ready to take your love of trees to the next level?We have a thrilling part-time opportunity for you! As an Arboriculture Tree Assessment Officer with the Inner West Council, you will play an essential role in preserving and managing our community's beautiful urban forest.You will work collaboratively with a driven and passionate team to implement sustainable tree management services in order to maintain our urban forest's quality and ensure it remains a valuable resource for generations to come.You will have the opportunity to put your arboriculture skills and expertise to use in a meaningful way while working towards achieving the desired outcomes of our Community Strategic Plan.Plus, you'll get to work in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and individual progress.If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career in arboriculture, apply todayPlease read the to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.$80,935.92 to $98,064.20 (pro-rata to 21 hours per week) + 11% SuperannuationSome of the required skills, experience and qualifications1. Relevant Aboricultural qualifications (AQF 5 Diploma Arboriculture)
2. Experience in undertaking visual tree assessments, report writing and plan interpretation.
3. Qualifications in an industry recognised tree risk methodology (e.g. QTRA, TRAQ, VALID).
4. Experience and knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and other planning legislation (e.g., SEPP, LEP, DCP) as it relates to tree management and protection.EnquiriesSven Mogensen, Coordinator Private Trees on 9392 5637Closing DateSunday 26 May 2024, 11:30PMTo subscribe to our weekly job alert emails pleaseWe recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.Eligibility for employment/Pre employment ChecksSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the website.Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.Apply NowPersonal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsI agree and understand if I am the successful candidate, I will need to provide information for pre-employment checks if and as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copy of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence as well as proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its record as proof of verification.* * Yes

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As part of our recruitment strategy, Inner West Council strives to appoint skilled, experienced and the most meritorious candidates who are aligned with Council's values and standards of behaviour. In this connection, we will be asking the preferred candidate for this role some questions to determine whether they have been involved in any misconduct in the last 10 years. Declarations of any prior misconduct investigation or finding will not lead to an immediate disqualification of an application. Information obtained will be used to undertake a risk assessment to review whether the preferred candidate is suitable for the role. Do you agree to respond honestly to questions asking about previous misconduct further down the track in this recruitment process?* * Yes

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Please outline your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position of Tree Assessment Officer with particular regard to the undertaking of visual tree assessments/tree risk management, report writing/arboricultural impact assessment, plan interpretation/review etc.*
Please describe your experience applying the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and other relevant planning legislation as it relates to tree management and protection.*
Please provide two examples of how you have been able to effectively manage a high volume of work with competing deadlines whilst still maintaining quality and attention to detail.*
Please provide an example that outlines your ability to maintain respectful and professional interactions when handling difficult or challenging customers both over the phone and face to face.*
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Your IP address (130.176.152.87) has been logged. 240 Hits.About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney's larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

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