Arborist
Genus Environmental is seeking dedicated and safety conscious professionals to join our team in the Perth Metro Area.
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
Climbing Arborists, EWP Arborists, Squirrel Operators & Chipper Truck Drivers
Key Highlights
Competitive Pay: Salary based on experience, starting from $***** per hour ++
Productivity-Based Incentive Program
Variety: Work across a range of projects throughout the Perth Metro Area
About Us
At Genus Environmental, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality arboricultural services with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Vegetation Workers (e.g. HV Workers / Climbing Arborists / EWP Operators / Squirrel Operators / Chipper Truck Drivers) to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vital role that includes all facets of Urban Tree Management.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Awareness and Compliance: Maintain compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards and adhere to all relevant Codes of Practice, including electrical safety when working around live power lines
Health & Safety Responsibility: Take personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety of your team
Quality Assurance: Deliver work to meet contractual obligations, company standards, and customer expectations
Hazard Identification & Action: Identify hazards proactively and stop work if uncontrolled risks are present
Supervisor Support:



Work closely with supervisors to ensure high quality outcomes
Professionalism & Housekeeping: Maintain professional standards and a clean, organised worksite
Pre start Equipment Checks: Conduct checks on all vehicles, machinery, and equipment prior to use
What We're Looking For
Safety Focused: Solid awareness of safety and electrical risks
Detail Oriented: Commitment to high quality workmanship
Proactive & Responsible: Ability to identify and resolve safety issues
Team Player: Strong collaboration with supervisors and colleagues
Experience & Qualifications
First Aid / CPR Certification
Construction White Card
Cert II in ESI: Powerline Vegetation Control (UET*****)
EDD UETTDRRF08 / EWP Rescue: UETDRRF002
Chainsaw Ticket
Experience working near live power lines is advantageous
Arboriculture qualification or equivalent experience advantageous
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: Hourly rates starting from $35/hr, with increases based on qualifications, experience, and productivity.
Overtime available with incentives under the Gardening and Landscaping Award
Variety: Diverse projects across the Perth Metro Area
Career Growth: Ongoing training, qualifications, and development opportunities with long term career potential in the arboricultural industry
Safe & Supportive Environment: A workplace that prioritises your safety and wellbeing
If you're a highly skilled, safety conscious Vegetation Worker with experience in the arboricultural field, we will have a position for you!

📌 Arborist (Perth)
🏢 Skilled Jobs WA
📍 Perth