Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Locations: Fair, QLD, 4215 Full-Time: Immediate start Job Title: Tree Worker Salary range; $79,500 - $82,000 Job Closure date 30 days About the Role On behalf of our client - a trusted tree care specialist known for precise pruning, safe removals, and expert vegetation management - we are seeking a skilled Tree Worker.

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You will join a team dedicated to maintaining healthy, safe urban landscapes, working across residential and commercial sites. This role offers variety, from detailed tree assessments to high level climbing and line clearance.

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Key Responsibilities & Duties

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- Tree Health & Risk Assessment: Examine individual trees to evaluate structural condition, disease, and potential hazards from falling limbs or whole-tree failure; determine appropriate treatment or removal plans.
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- Species Selection & Site Planning: Advise on optimal species selection for new plantings, considering local soil conditions, growth patterns, and long-term site management objectives.
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- Advanced Climbing & Access: Safely ascend trees using ropes, harnesses,



and elevated work platforms (EWPs) to access high limbs and branches for pruning or removal.
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- Pruning & Maintenance: Maintain tree and shrub health by pruning limbs and shaping canopies with chainsaws and handsaws to promote strong structure and aesthetic form.
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- Hazardous Tree Removal: Remove dead, decaying, or structurally unsound trees, including precision felling and stump grinding to restore site safety.
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- Utility Line Clearance: Transparent vegetation from overhead electricity and telecommunications lines to prevent outages and fire risks, adhering to strict safety clearances.
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Requirements

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- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Tree Worker or Arborist.
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- Valid climbing and EWP certifications.
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- Competency with chainsaws, handsaws, and stump grinding equipment.
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- Knowledge of tree biology, risk assessment, and utility vegetation management.
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- Strong safety focus and physical fitness.
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- Current driver's license.
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📌 Tree Worker (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Mygration
📍 City of Gold Coast