Role

Crew Leader/Arborist(Cert III)

3–5 days per week

$37.50–$45/hr depending on experience/qualifications

Essential
Cert III Arboriculture
MR licence
White card
Police Check
3–5 years recent tree-industry experience
Confident driving a 6-speed manual truck daily

-Confident and competent on a chainsaw
Confident operating a chipper
Understands how a tree crew operates

Desirable
Working With Children Check
First Aid

Responsibilities
Drive and take ownership of the truck
Ground operations / support the climber
Operate Machinery(Truck,Chippers, Stump grinders, skid steer ect)
Maintain equipment and machinery
Keep machinery clean and maintained
Daily equipment/truck checks
Keep equipment and yard organised and job-ready
Maintenance/yard days when required
Jump into whatever work the business needs that day

The person we're looking for
Reliable
Takes ownership without needing constant direction
Looks after equipment like it's their own




Notices problems before they become problems
Doesn't make careless mistakes — damage, incorrect fuel, etc.
Protected and detail-oriented
Takes pride in their work
Works well with the rest of the crew
Versatile — not someone who thinks "I'm only here to drive the truck

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy to ensure the safety of our climbing crews. The company reserves the right to conduct testing under reasonable suspicion or post-incident.

Pay: $37.50 – $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):
Can you comfortably lift 15-20kgs

Experience:
recent tree industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:
White Card (Preferred)
Certificate III in Arboriculture (Preferred)
MR Licence (Preferred)
Police Check (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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