Senior Arborist
	Anderson Environment and Planning

About AEP:

AEP conducts ecological, stewardship, bushfire, arboriculture and general environmental management consulting works for a variety of private and public sector clients. Based in Carrington Newcastle, and working throughout NSW. Currently 40 staff and growing.

Demand is growing and we need help to grow with the demand. Looking for the right person to join the existing crew, do good work, and have some laughs.

Position summary:

Senior Arborist

If you are interested, let’s talk!

Ideally, you will:

• Have an AQF5 in Arboriculture (or be prepared to obtain such).
• Be capable of managing all manner of arborist related commissions.
• Be looking to work with our current AQF5 Arborist and establish AEP as market leaders in arboriculture consulting in the Hunter Valley and beyond.
• Be willing and able to assist with other workstreams in the business as demand requires.

A full-time role is on offer, but if you want to talk about a part time or casual working relationship, then happy to consider for the right person.

We are based in Newcastle, but any location is workable for the right person.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

What consulting arborists and can-do people do. If you know your stuff, you know what it is you need to do. At AEP, you will be exposed to it all, and your level of responsibility will be what you are capable of. Training in required areas is supported.

Experience:

You will have several years under your belt in a consulting environment. In saying that, attitude is just as if not more important than experience. Need to see at least two referees who are directly associated with your relevant work history and can vouch for your attitude to work.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• AQF5 in Arboriculture (or commitment to obtain such).
• Excellent knowledge of trees, tree health and contemporary arboriculture assessment methods.
• Can-do attitude, no matter what the task before you.
• Ability to work hard and as part of a team. Time management is key.
• Ability to have a laugh.
• Very high level of self-motivation, self-discipline, initiative and demonstrated ability to manage your workload and perform complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of OH&S requirements and obligations.
• Current drivers’ licence.

Desirable:

• Good report writing skills.

• Medium level GIS skills ie ability to both interpret and manipulate data and also to prepare a variety of maps and mapping files.
• People management skills – both internal and external.

• Any other related skills that you think would be useful to AEP.

AEP offers 10 flex days per year, training programs, and true flexible working arrangements. Our staff retention rate is evidence that we are a great place to work!

Submit concise written applications and CV to craig@andersonep.com.au before COB Friday 16^th June 2023.