Closes: 18 September 2024
Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $72,627 - $80,292 plus superannuation
Position No: 54957, several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 September 2024
Contact Officer: Lachlan Taylor on
[email protected] or (02) 6207 7852
Details: If you thrive in the open air, enjoy talking to people, and appreciate the benefits of trees, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 833,700 trees on parklands and streets throughout the ACT. A diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, Canberra's urban forest provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife.
Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the
Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.
Our team take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.
About The Opportunity
Applicants are invited to fill the role of
Leading Hand, Planting. Multiple full time temporary vacancies for up to 12 months
with the possibility of permanency are available immediately working across two maintenance depots in Canberra.
Leading Hands contribute to a knowledgeable team carrying out tree planting and young tree care within Canberra's urban forest. As a representative of the ACT Government, you will require a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer service.
What We Can Offer You
- A role with purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place.
- Benefits and perks: permanent full-time positions with an attractive employment package, including bi-annual pay rises, allowances, plus 10.5% superannuation. We also offer various employee health and well-being programs including discounted memberships to over 100 gyms and locations.
- Opportunity to grow: we provide up-skilling opportunities, training and networking to ensure you are constantly able to grow within your career.
- Balance: you will have a fantastic work life balance with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight and access generous leave entitlements.
Please see the
Position Description for further information about the role.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Notes: There are several full time temporary positions available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
How to apply: Applications should include:
- A statement of two to three pages addressing the 'Selection Criteria" section of the Position Description
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least two referees
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note
There are several full time temporary positions available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.