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
- Modern 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

- Solid 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.

Apply Now

Join a team that is passionate about improving Melbourne's urban canopy and investing in its people. If you're looking for a long-term career with one of Melbourne's most respected arboriculture companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here on seek or

Send your CV and cover letter to: ****@arborco.com.au or

Phone: (03) 9804 3***

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