Assistant Arborist

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Detail information about job Assistant Arborist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Prestige Golf Course
• Exciting new course development
• Excellent working conditions

The Royal Canberra Golf Club is seeking to employ an experienced, assistant arborist to help us in the maintenance and projects being undertaken at the Club's site in the Westbourne Woods Arboretum, Yarralumla.

The Westbourne Woods was established in 1914 to assist in the assessment of tree species for the nation's new capital city, Canberra. Tree species were planted by Thomas Weston following parliamentary approval in June 1914. Most of the original plantings remain in the Woods with a tree management plan recently being implemented by the Club and the National Capital Authority to ensure the long term integrity of this heritage site remains.

This position would suit an individual with a passion for quality workmanship and includes the removal of trees, pruning and dead wooding of existing trees  within the Westbourne Woods Tree Management Plan.

The successful applicant will poses:

• Valid chainsaw certification

• Good climbing skills

• Be able to work in a large team environment

• Be prepared to work some overtime

• Be prepared to carry out some greenkeeping tasks from time to time

• Elevated work platform and Loader/Backhoe certification (not essential)

The successful applicants will be offered:

• Excellent working conditions
•  Meals, uniforms and above award wages.
• Ongoing training & development
• Genuine career progression opportunities

  If you are interested in applying for this great opportunity, please forward your resume with a cover letter to [email protected]

Applications close on Wednesday the 25 July 2018.