About the Town
Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the Team
The Town’s Sustainability and Environment unit develops, manages and implements plans to reduce and effectively manage waste, improve the natural environment and provide leadership in sustainable practices and climate action. We achieve this through active consultation, innovative approaches and evidence-based methods.
About the role
The Town is recruiting for an Urban Forest Supervisor, to play a key role in tree management operations and achieving strategic priorities of the Council adopted Tree Canopy Action Plan.
This position will work on strategic, operational and administration duties, including management of the tree pruning contract and planning and implementation of the tree planting and tree maintenance programs.
As part of the Sustainability & Environment team (Infrastructure and Sustainability Directorate), the Supervisor will be involved in formation of a new operational Urban Forest team, and also work closely with other directorates to deliver outcomes for a proactive, environmentally focused Council and community.
About you
The successful candidate will have
- Proven experience in the arboriculture field with the ability to apply industry technical knowledge in an operational context.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and daily budget
expenditure control. - The ability to multi task, prioritise and manage own time between, strategic,
operational and administrative activities associated with Urban Forest
management requirements - Possession of, or progress towards Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture or
Arboriculture (Diploma AQF Level 5). Other qualifications relevant to the
requirements of the position i.e. Cert III in Arboriculture may be considered.
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This Permanent full-time role attracts a salary of $85,696.98 - $91,464.60 plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 5% additional superannuation (conditions apply), free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options such as condensed hours (9-day fortnight or 19-day month), hybrid work and variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.
The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available in the Employment Information Pack.
For position related queries please contact Nicole Davey, Executive Manager Sustainability and Environment at nicole.davey@bassendean.wa.gov.au, ph: 0498 466 706.
Application close date: 15 May 2024, 11:59 PM
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and people living with disability.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.