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Current Vacancies within the Arborist Industry

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Level 5 Arborist / Estimator

Salary Range: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Position Type: Part-time (3 days a week, potential for full-time)
Location: City Tree Services, Brisbane
Application Close Date: 28th March 2025

 

About Us:
City Tree Services is a well-established tree care provider known for delivering high-quality arboricultural services to both commercial and residential clients. We pride ourselves on our expertise, professionalism, and passion for the environment. As we expand our team, we are looking for an experienced Level 5 Arborist who can support our growth while maintaining our commitment to outstanding service.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Level 5 Arborist to join our team on a part-time basis, initially working 3 days a week with the potential for a full-time position as demand grows. This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Arborist to showcase their expertise while gaining experience in commercial and residential tree care. Key responsibilities will include quoting for tree works, conducting assessments, and writing detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and deliver detailed, accurate quotes for both commercial and residential clients, ensuring all works are appropriately scoped and priced.
  • Conduct tree assessments and provide professional advice regarding tree health, safety, and necessary treatments.
  • Write  reports on tree health, including risk assessments, management plans, and recommendations for clients.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of work completed, assessments conducted, and reports written.
  • Stay current with industry trends, standards, and legislation to ensure the highest level of service.

Key Requirements:

  • Level 5 Arborist qualification or equivalent.
  • Minimum of [3] years of experience in arboriculture, with a strong focus on both residential and commercial tree services.
  • Proven experience in quoting, tree assessments, and report writing.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Full, clean driving license.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with tree risk assessments and health monitoring.
  • Knowledge of local tree regulations and legislation.
  • Familiarity with using tree management software. (not essential as training provided)

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 3 days a week with the possibility of transitioning to full-time. (Tues-Thurs)
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies in arboriculture.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a good fit for this role to admin@ctss.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a talented Level 5 Arborist to our team!

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Senior Arborist

Requisition Number: 562
Salary Range: $87,037.72 – $90,595.22 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Manunda
Application Close Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a skilled arborist with strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail?

Do you have the expertise to manage tree programs and ensure high standards of care across the Cairns region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Arborist to join our Arboricultural Services Team!

What You Will Do:
As a Senior Arborist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Principal Arborist with managing the delivery of arboricultural services across the Cairns region. You will help lead and mentor a team of talented arborists while ensuring the effective management and maintenance of our tree program. Your technical expertise will guide the application of our tree management policies and strategies, ensuring high standards are maintained for the community and environment.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Possess a Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) or higher (Level 5 or higher in associated disciplines may also be considered).
  • Tree Risk Assessment qualifications, e.g. TRAQ, QTRA, VALID or the ability to obtain.
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence and ability to independently drive between all business locations to meet operational need
  • Working in Proximity to Traffic – Awareness Part 1 & Part 2 (or equivalent) or have the ability to obtain.
  • QLD General Safety Induction White Card or have the ability to obtain.
  • Experience in developing and coordinating tree management programs, as well as using tree management software.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare tree assessment reports including risk assessment and management recommendations.

If you are ready to take your arboricultural career to the next level and make an impact on the management and protection of trees, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport – subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the ‘Apply’ button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
• Phone: (07) 4044 3310
• Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

Qualified Arborist, Crew Leader, Climber or Groundie

It’s all in the details! We are looking for someone to lead or join our energetic and hardworking teams, so bring your positive energy to join the gang…

Casual with a full time option on the table.

  • Lead/join one or several of our teams 
  • Reporting to the Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor
  • Be mentored by Level 5 Arborist Management team who has worked their way through the ranks and are now going above and beyond
  • Mentor our Apprentices and less experienced team members
  • Be supported by a skilled fun office Admin team
  • Grow your skills with options to move into management areas of the business
  • Personal development encouraged
  • Team building days
  • Training & up-skilling provided

Here is your opportunity to join a significant Tree Maintenance company based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. You will be Reporting to the Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor, depending on where you slide in. 

This is a growing and dynamic business with multiple teams servicing council contracts, as well as commercial and private clientele. 

You could be leading a team or multiple teams across all aspects of Arboricultural works. 

This is a business that is running well with a management team that is dedicated to upholding a supportive and fun environment, with an honest work ethic.

To be successful in the role, you must be a proven capable worker, able to develop and maintain an excellent culture of service, trust, and accountability.  

On offer is an excellent salary / wage package plus performance incentives in place, a highly successful and respected senior leadership team, and the chance to really make your mark. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to grow your career due to the broad mandate of the role/s and develop the skills necessary to ensure a career path to the highest level.

Qualifications required:

  • Construction Card

Qualifications preferred:

    • Cert. III in Arboriculture, enrolled or willing to enrol
    • MR Truck licence
    • EWP
    • Machinery quals – Preferred
    • Experience

What Treesafe Australia’s values are;

  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Pushing for change
  • Professional/personal development
  • Ethical
  • Disruptors
  • Growth

Think you have what it takes? Give it a shot, you only grow if you give it a go!

Tree Worker

Rewarding job with environmentally sensitive Arboricultural Company on the Sunshine Coast.

  • Up to 40 Hours per week
  • Chainsaw ticket & White Card are essential
  • Relevant experience required
  • LR/MR license preferred

For more infomation, please phone: 0412 586 131

Experienced Operations Manager

Join Our Growing Team: Operations Manager/Team Leader Position Available

Dynamic Tree Solutions, are at the forefront of arboriculture, combining passion, expertise, and innovation to care for the environment. Our commitment to excellence has driven our success, and now, we’re seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to guide our operations team.

Location: South Brisbane

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Us: Dynamic Tree Solutions is a leader in the arboriculture industry, known for our commitment to quality, sustainability, and cutting-edge practices. With a diverse clientele and a wide range of services, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and our community.

The Role: As an Operations Manager/Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our arboriculture projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding our operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Plan, direct, and coordinate all operational activities.
    • Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment.
    • Implement and maintain quality control processes.
    • Ensure compliance with safety standards and governmental regulations.
    • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports.
    • Coordinate with other department heads to ensure operational excellence.
    • Innovate and implement strategies for operational efficiency and growth.

Essential Requirements:

    • Previous Management/Team Leading experience
    • White Card
    • Truck Licenses – MR minimum, HC preferred
    • Understanding of logistal planning, resourcing and project management
    • Excellent problem solving and communication skills
    • References

 What’s on offer:

    • Competitive hourly rate – negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
    • Work Vehicle
    • positive and friendly team environment

Call our office on 0493 787 510 or email your resume to office@2dynamic.com.au

Arborist

Evergreen Tree Care Brisbane is expanding and would like to offer the right person the chance to come and work with a great team doing awesome work.

We are open to different skill sets and knowledge. Job is based in North Brisbane.
The correct applicant would be proficient at tree climbing and pruning. Advantages for truck license and a Certificate III but not essential. Training can be provided to the right mindset or attitude.
Please message or call on 0432 920 715.

 

Experienced Climbing Arborist

AVM is growing! We’re looking for a new crew member to join our tight knit tree company based in Cairns. We are all about doing quality tree work, having each other’s back and being a positive place to work.

We are looking for a reliable and experienced climbing arborist who enjoys providing high-quality tree care services in a positive team environment.

Some of the Preferred Skills you may have which are highly regarded:

  • Certificate III Arboriculture
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience.
  • Medium Rigid Licence (preferred but not essential).
  • Work as part of a team with a mature outlook and good communication skills
  • The ability to rig trees like a legend and to smash out some decent sized removals.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Uniform and PPE provided.
  • Ongoing training and skills development.
  • A wide variety of types of jobs.
  • Mostly residential with a good mix of high-end commercial work.
  • No weekend work

We have all the machinery to help make the big jobs easier, including: 3.5 Excavator, 5t Excavator, Bobcat Mini Loader, 10t Wheeled Loader, 3 Chippers, 5 Tipper trucks, 18m EWP, Various sized Stump Grinders, and a Full workshop of tools to maintain and repair equipment.

 

If you know the tree industry, then you know it isn’t a walk in the park every day. You’ve got to love working outdoors, enjoy physical work, be a team player and have a willingness to learn. Responsibilities will cover all aspects of arboricultural work including but not limited to: Tree climbing, removals & pruning as well as training and mentoring our apprentice arborists.

 

If this sounds like the job for you, please get in contact with us admin@arborcairns.com.au

Various positions

Vinton Tree Services is a family owned and operated business. We currently have opportunities available for Cert III Arborists, Experienced Tree Climbers, Truck Drivers, EWP operators and Leading Hands.

Positions will be casual to start with full time opportunities available for the right candidates. Average hours 40 per week at casual rates, with a change to full time if you are the right candidate.

When applying please ensure you have all tickets and past experience listed on your resume.

Must have own reliable transport to get to the depot.

If successful you will be asked for a one day paid trial.

Please only apply if you have good work ethic. We are a drug and alcohol free company and you will be required to sign off on random drug testing.

About the role
We are after reliable staff to cover all aspects of Tree work from feeding the chipper, stump grinding, Tree Pruning and Removals, Truck Drivers, EWP work & Tree Climbing. Training can and will be provided. Suitable candidates will have the opportunity to sign up for a Cert 3 in Arboriculture.

We have a large Fleet of Machinery to assist in all Arboricultural works and require Skilled Operators.

Benefits and perks
Rate will be based on experience and ability.

Skills and experience
Must have a minimum of a Construction White/Blue Card.

Preferable to have Chainsaw, Chipper Tickets, MR, HR or HC truck license, and a min Cert III Arboriculture (Or be prepared to obtain)

For more information or to apply, email admin@vintontreeservices.com.au or call 07 3208 0770.

 

Arborist/Climber

Family Tree Care have vacancies for an Arborist/Climber and ground support.

If you enjoy working in a team environment, are fit, reliable, and have a great attitude and work ethic, apply now.

Varied and interesting work, working within Redland City and surrounds.

Give the office a call on 07 3829 2331 (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm only) or email manager@familytreecare.com.au

 

Groundsperson

Brisbane Tree Experts are expanding and are looking to hire two ground staff. Any experience with trees, landscaping or labouring background would be great. 

The work is physically demanding but rewarding. You must have a great attitude and be willing to take direction and thrive under pressure. 

Car licence is a must. MR licence is highly sort after. 

In return, we offer competitive rates and training will be provided for the right guy or girl. 

Start asap. 

Send your resume to admin@brisbanetreeexperts.com.au

 

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Arborists wanted

Multiple positions available to join our team at River City Trees.

River City Trees is a family-owned company based on the north side of Brisbane. We have been operating from our yard in Warner for over 20 years servicing clients from the Sunshine Coast through to the Gold Coast. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

We currently have positions available for trained Arborists to join our tree crews. We provide services for residential, commercial, civil and local government clients across South East Qld which include tree pruning, hedging, tree removals and stump grinding. We are looking for hard working staff that would like to join our team and grow with the business.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Hard working, reliable and have good physical fitness
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Has a genuine interest in Arboriculture as a career

Desirable Criteria:

  • Industry experience
  • Knowledge of and ability to prune to AS4373:2007
  • Chainsaw ticket
  • Pruning and felling experience
  • Chipper experience
  • MR license (preferred)
  • Cert 3 in Arboriculture or equivalent (preferred)
  • EWP Ticket (preferred)
  • Construction Card (Mandatory)

Pay is dependent on experience. Between $35 – $45

River City Trees operates Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work available in peak times)

We have a great culture here at River City Trees and are looking for candidates that are keen to work and learn.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to accounts@rivercitytrees.com.au

 

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