About us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory’s capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 40,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (CoP) is A Place for People . We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Opportunity
An opportunity exists for a creative, innovative, and meticulous with relevant experience relating to tree inspections, tree management and maintenance programs to join the infrastructure team as the Tree Management Officer.
Reporting to the Open Space Lead, the Tree Management Officer will be responsible for tree and open space activities to maintain safe and high-quality open spaces and delivery of a range of programs and services that contribute to the City of Palmerston Community Plan, which include:
- Tree Risk Management Plan
- Street Tree Maintenance Program
- Customer Service
- Tree Planting and Verge Improvement Programs
- Sustainability Strategy
- Play Space Strategy
The role will also co-ordinate and supervise relevant works, including contractors, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, contract specifications, Australian Standards and Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements.
About You
We are looking for a person with relevant tertiary qualification in Arboriculture, Horticulture or related discipline as well as relevant work experience relating to tree inspections, tree management and maintenance programs, Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements, ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including residents, community groups, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders. Effective written and computer skills, including document preparation, tree inspection reporting, correspondence, data collection and analysis.
If you have relevant experience underpinned by appropriate qualifications this may be the next opportunity for you.
What we can offer you:
- A great team environment and culture
- Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent Remuneration with annual salary increases
At City of Palmerston we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.
Applications Close: Monday, 20 November 2023
