Tree Works Contract Coordinator

Job Description

Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer. Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, welcoming and encouraging candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply. This commitment is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023. If you identify as a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact: Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: Julia Phillips, Disability Inclusion Programs Officer - phone: 02 9392 5819, email: IWC's P&C Workforce and Diversity team, email: The above contacts are for reasonable adjustment assistance only. For any other enquiries specific to this job advert and application, please contact the Hiring Manager. Details are listed under the Enquiries header below. About Inner West Council Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local government councils, looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity , Respect , Innovation , Compassion , and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g., flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate, giving you even greater quality of work-life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week , giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney. About the role We have an exciting opportunity within our Public Trees team for an experienced team player. As Tree Works Contract Coordinator, you will support the development, coordination, and implementation of sustainable tree management services that promote the Inner West urban forest as a quality, intergenerational resource, and deliver tree maintenance services that contribute to the desired community outcomes as outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. Working as part of the Public Trees team and reporting to the Public Trees Manager, the Tree Works Contract Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing contract management of Council’s tree maintenance programs. You will be community-focused and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the program successfully. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. Remuneration $97,685.12 to $110,630.52 + 11.5% Superannuation Access to Inner West Council leaseback scheme. Some of the required skills, experience, and qualifications Aboricultural qualifications (AQF Level 5). High-level contract management skills with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering tree maintenance contracts that provide value for money and achieve best practice arboricultural outcomes. Knowledge of public tree asset management principles and practices including tree risk assessment, inventory database management, quality audits, and operational WHS requirements. The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Enquiries Lindsay Field, Public Trees Manager on 9392 5354 Closing Date Sunday 9 February 2025, 11:30PM How to Apply We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support or reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process. All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication. Eligibility for employment/Pre-employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence, and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification. For more information about work rights in Australia, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates. Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature aged workers to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr