Arborist

Join Melbourne’s Growing Transport Network!

Melbourne is a growing city, and its public transport system plays a crucial role in shaping the city’s future. With major projects like the Metro Tunnel and Level Crossing Removals, we’re working to making travel safter and more connected. 

At Metro, we are focused on building a workplace and rail industry that supports gender equality and reflects Melbourne’s diverse community. We prioritise safety, sustainability and innovation – help us create a greener Melbourne!

About the position

You’ll be out and about inspecting vegetation and investigating customer complaints around the Melbourne Train Network. This is a safety critical position that will involve providing data and completing reports to ensure compliance for electrical clearances and high risk bushfire areas. This is a position where you’ll make a difference in our green spaces to keep Melbourne commuters moving safely.

• Permanent, full time or part time position 
• Monday – Friday, some overtime may be required as needed on weekends 
• Working at various locations across the Melbourne Metro Train Network

Key Responsibilities

• Completing inspections, customer complaints, signal/crossing inspections, safety issues and report findings MTM data and inspection systems 
• Analysing data to provide recommendations on safety issues, work programs and priority work
• Supervising contractors and ensuring high quality works in line with MTM procedures and AS 4373-2007 
• Plan work access to maximise efficiency onsite, while following all necessary safety guidelines
• Respond to emergency faults when needed, suggest solutions and make the area safe when possible

Skills and Experience

• Cert III in Arboriculture, current ESI Worker Card and experience working in a similar position 
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling skills and the ability to work independently
• Proven ability to problem solve in challenging situations to ensure the rail network stays operational
• Ability to adapt to use a variety of IT applications and devices
• A current Full Victorian Driver’s Licence

What We Offer

• FREE Myki card for PTV travel across Victoria
• Full uniform and tools provided, including Metro vehicles to get to different work sites
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave (no qualifying period)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Discounts at top brands and stores
• Diversity & Inclusion – we value unique perspectives and support initiatives like Women at Metro (over 30% of our workforce are women)

How to Apply 
To apply, you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 16 March 2025

Recruitment Process:

• Phone Interview, Online Assessments
• On-site Interview 
• Pre-employment Checks (medical assessment, police check & references) 
• Job Offer

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