- Maintain a variety of trees within the Ryde LGA
- Experienced team with modern equipment
- Employer of Choice 2021 | RDO's
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
About the Role
Do you have a Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or are you currently commencing/completing one to develop a career as an Arborist? Do you have some experience climbing and working with trees but would like to learn from experts in the field? Would you like to continue to develop your experience climbing?
If you answered "Yes" to the above, the City of Ryde has an excellent opportunity for you to be employed as an Arborist. As an Arborist you'll assist in managing Ryde's extensive population of trees, this includes both reactive and planned maintenance works. Day to day will include climbing, pruning and trimming a wide variety of trees across the Ryde Local Government Area.
Your commencing salary will be in the range $50,388 - $65,505 p.a. + 15% MVC allowance + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture and Benefits
- Join fitness passport and gain access to over 500 gyms and health centres
- Rostered day off every 3rd week
- Uniform and relevant PPE provided
- Home depot located near Meadowbank station
- Council provided ticket renewals and paid training as required for the position
- Health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, fitness passport, etc.)
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual Award increases and performance reviews
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process (Note: you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria).
Closing Date: 11 June 2023 at 11:30PM
If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or call Jonathan Harris on 0418 438 042 for a confidential discussion.
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