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Arborist, Horticulture, 6 month contract. 1 hr West of Melbourne. Local Government. $35+ per hour

Summary about this job

Gardening & Landscaping

Company: Hays Trades & Labour

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: $35+ p.h.

Phone: +61-2-6541-6650

Fax: +61-3-2566-3030

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Arborist. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • 6 month contract
  • Regional West VIC Location
  • Local Government - $35+ per hour

Arborist, Horticulture, 6 month contract. 1 hr West of Melbourne. Local Government. $35+ per hour

Your new company
One of Victoria’s largest regional municipalities situated just an hour’s commute from Melbourne.

Your new role

Plant, maintain and remove trees by:

  • Site preparation and tree maintenance dependent on the assessment of tree characteristics and requirements.
  • Evaluation and recording of tree health and structure, soil and site conditions, works priority and implementation of appropriate methods of work.
  • Evaluation, selection and use of appropriate tools and methods of work.
  • Undertake remedial pruning using Natural Target and C.O.D.I.T. (Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees) principals.


What you'll need to succeed
A Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent or substantial relevant experience.

Demonstrated skills in:

  • Elevating Work Platform operation.
  • Use of light and medium mechanical plant. Identification of tree health, structure, hazards and species.
  • Electric line clearance pruning
  • Common pest and disease identification and control.
  • CODIT tree pruning practices.
  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate
  • Certificate 2 in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control.
  • Literacy and numeracy skills to maintain a diary, works records, read instructions and perform calculations for chemical application.
  • Experience in the supervision of staff
  • A current Victorian Light Truck Licence
  • Chainsaw Level II Certificate


What you'll get in return

  • A 6 month full-time contract with a leading local government organisation commutable from the West of Melbourne.
  • A competitive hour rate in the $35 per hour vicinity.
  • 9 day fortnight, 8.5hr day 7:15am to 4:15pm with a ½ hr lunch break


What you need to do now
Please click the ‘Apply’ button and attach your up-to-date resume. For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Clark at Hays on 03 5226 8010.

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