Tree Planting Officer

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Full-time permanent opportunityGreat employee benefitsLocation - Dingley Village, MelbourneBand 5 - $83,421 - $96,065 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation

Help shape Kingston's urban forest by planning and delivering tree planting programs that will provide shade, biodiversity and community benefits for generations to come.

About Us

Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The Role

This role plays a key part in growing Kingston's urban forest through the planning and delivery of Council's annual street and park tree planting program.

This is a hands-on role combining field inspections, contractor management, community engagement and program planning.

Plan and oversee tree planting works across our streetscapes, parks and other Council-managed landsIdentify suitable planting locations and select appropriate tree speciesCoordinate and oversee tree planting contractors to deliver high-quality planting works safely, on time and within budgetRegular engagement with residents to respond to enquiries relating to proposed street and park tree planting programs Monitoring maintenance of newly planted trees to ensure good tree establishment and survival rates Maintain accurate records of planting activities, species selection, and site conditions to support reporting and continuous improvement

About You

Demonstrated experience in horticulture or arboriculture (formal qualifications in these fields and previous experience in tree planting operations will be highly valued) Practical knowledge of tree species selection, planting techniques, and tree establishment Strong contractor management and customer engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage competing prioritiesStrong record-keeping and reporting skills (ability to use spreadsheet programs will be highly valued).

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How To Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Steve Colquitt, Team Leader Urban Forest (Steve.colquitt@kingston.vic.gov.au).

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

What We Can Offer

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hoursYearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)Learning and development opportunities through professional development programsAccess to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)Salary PackagingPurchase leave optionsCareer development opportunities,Study/development assistanceDiscounted gym memberships16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carersEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Social club eventsClose to Public transportFree Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.