Vegetation Officer

We are unique

We are a regional business that thinks on a global level. We work with determined, passionate and curious people to empower communities to share and use energy for a better tomorrow. With a network that powers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, we ensure homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and services stay connected.

We currently have an opportunity for a Vegetation Officer to join the team in Armidale.

About the role

The Vegetation Officer will provide dedicated support and assistance to the Senior Program Supervisor and the Senior Vegetation Program Officer roles in delivering the Vegetation Management program across assigned geographical areas in a timely, quality and compliant manner.

About You

• Responsible for assigned routine audits of completed vegetation inspections, treatment and works in progress to verify performance against agreed work plans and ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, customer and quality standard (e.g. AS4373)
• Responsible for initiating applicable reporting of work that does not comply with contractual, safety, environmental, customer and quality obligations
• Provide assistance to the Senior Program Supervisor Vegetation Operations and Senior Vegetation Program Officers in monitoring performance against agreed work plans and actively assist in the incident investigation process as requested

Skills/Experience required

• Experience in utility vegetation management and arboriculture practices
• Proven experience and sound understanding of electricity distribution networks
• Experience in the use of ICT hardware and business systems relevant to the role
• Experience in direct customer/ stakeholder interactions

Required Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator specialisation) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Driver's Licence
• WorkCover NSW Construction induction Certificate

We offer fantastic local and regional career opportunities limited only by your own drive and determination.

Working for this large and diverse organisation, employees can take advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs.

If successful in this role you will join a supportive and appreciative team in a role that offers breadth across essential Energy's entire corporate and network businesses.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.

For information on our employee benefits (such as overtime and penalty rates, tools and relocation assistance) please visit our Employee Benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.

Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.

Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.

For further information please contact John Lane, Senior Program Supervisor on 0427 017 561.

Applications close on Sunday 12th May 2024 at 11:55 pm (AEST).

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.  

Building a better energy future.  

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.  

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.