Principal - Tree Management

Job Description

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering; they are central to our mission, our impact, and help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive, and connected community.Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.About the Role As the Principal - Tree Management officer, you'll drive continuous improvement in urban forest management practices to build climate resilience and improve the health and well-being of our community. Lead the Tree Management team to deliver Darebin’s Urban Forest Strategy Develop Council’s annual street and park tree planting programs to build climate resilience Monitor and track changes in Darebin’s tree population and canopy cover Coordinate staff and contractors to deliver proactive and reactive works Protect trees on private property in partnership with the Local Laws Team Oversee Council's Electrical Lines Clearance Program Skills & Experience Tertiary qualification in arboriculture, environmental management, or urban forest management Experience at local government in urban forest management Ability to lead and manage a diverse team Contract management skills Sound communication skills in both writing and speaking Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement, and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great, and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.How to Apply Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.Contact Millie Wells, Coordinator – Natural Environment, for a confidential discussion on 8470 8888.Applications close on 23/03 at 11.30pm. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr