Tree Crew Officer

Full Time / Permanent / Band 4 plus 11.5% superannuation
Work in a supportive, team environment
Based at Council’s Operations Centre, working all over the Murrindindi Shire!

Make a significant difference in our community!

Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join our Tree Crew. The Tree Crew play a key role in reactive and programmed maintenance of trees and vegetation located on Council managed land, in accordance with appropriate arboricultural and environmental principles and techniques.

Ideally suited to people transitioning out of the forestry industry, we are looking for motivated and skilled people that want to make a difference to the way Council manages its trees. 

About this opportunity

Working closely with Council’s Arborist, you will:

• respond to and implement works to complete internal and external reactive tree maintenance requests
• plan and implement annual tree planting, maintenance and monitoring programs
• ensure programmed and reactive tree and vegetation management works are completed to appropriate arboricultural standards
• ensure safe operation of plant and equipment and compliance with Council’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies and procedures, including Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• organise maintenance of assigned plant and equipment to ensure they are kept in good working order
• help the Tree Crew achieve its goals by sharing information, involving team members in decisions, and demonstrating commitment to the team.

What you will bring

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer an inclusive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Spinks, Coordinator Asset Maintenance on (03) 5772 0333.

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, 14 April 2025.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• undertakes a satisfactory Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• provides evidence of a valid drivers licence.