Plant Health Care Technician / Horticulturalist

$29-$34 per hour + Super + Paid Overtime + Monthly RDO + Career Development Opportunities

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Plant Health Care Technician / Horticulturalist to join our growing specialist Plant Health Care team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about trees, plants and urban forestry who wants to build a rewarding career helping improve the health and longevity of Melbourne's urban forest.

Why Join ArborCo?

- Competitive pay: $29-$34 per hour (depending on experience)
- Paid overtime
- Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Secure, full-time employment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career pathways into arboriculture and urban forestry
- Up-to-date equipment, systems and support
- Diverse work across residential, commercial, government, educational and community sites
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality

Key responsibilities

- Conduct plant health assessments and monitoring
- Diagnose and treat pest and disease issues
- Perform advanced tree and shrub planting
- Undertake tree transplanting and establishment programs




- Carry out formative and structural pruning of young trees
- Assist with integrated plant health care programs
- Operate stump grinding equipment
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and customer service

About you

- Passionate about trees, plants and urban forestry
- Strong understanding of plant health and pest management
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Committed to safety and quality outcomes
- Current Victorian Driver Licence

- Commitment to safe work practices
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship

Highly Regarded

- Certificate III or IV in Horticulture, Arboriculture or equivalent
- Chemical Users Certificate (ACUP)
- MR Truck Licence
- Experience towing trailers
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Experience in plant health care, pest and disease management or arboriculture

About us

ArborCo is a leading arboriculture and tree care company with over 28 years of experience servicing residential, commercial and government clients across Melbourne and surrounds.

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📌 Plant Health Care Technician / Horticulturalist (Stonnington City)
🏢 Arbor
📍 Stonnington City