Arboriculture Service Officer in Shepparton

Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.

Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.

We are seeking a practical and safety-focused Arboriculture Services Officer to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will support the delivery of high-quality arboriculture services, operate specialised plant and equipment, and help care for trees and public spaces across the municipality.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake arboriculture operations safely and efficiently as part of a field-based team.
• Operate trucks, plant, tools and specialised arboriculture equipment in accordance with safe work procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance duties on all allocated equipment, including routine checks, cleaning and reporting faults.
• Conduct audits of arboriculture works, assets, equipment and safety compliance, and maintain accurate records of findings and required actions.
• Apply sound occupational health and safety knowledge to daily tasks, risk assessments and worksite controls.
• Support a responsive, professional service for the community and work collaboratively with team members.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong commitment to safe work practices, the ability to work effectively outdoors and a practical approach to equipment care. You will also have:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture.
• Certificate II in ESI (Electricity Supply Industry).
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) truck licence, or a willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements relevant to arboriculture and outdoor operations.
• The ability to perform basic maintenance on allocated plant, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to contribute positively within a team environment.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to apply your arboriculture skills in a varied, community-focused role while working with a supportive operational team. You will contribute directly to the amenity and long-term health of the municipality's urban forest.

For further information about this position, please contact Eric Heeps, Coordinator – Arboriculture on mobile 0408 652 897.

Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Greater Shepparton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.