Lead a crew of 4-5
Tree work with real team spirit
Sydney OR Illawarra locations
About Shane's Trees
Shane's Trees is a forward thinking Arboriculture company with a solid reputation for excellence and safety.
With a crew of over 80 people our teamare genuinely valued and feel part of our bigger vision.
About the role
The role will be varied, including working on-site to assist the crew, quoting and assessments, job co-ordination and team leadership.
Our crews are made up of qualified Arborist's, Climbers and non-climbers, Grounds crew and Truckdrivers.
If you are highly motivated, reliable and a true master of your craft you will fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
Team leadership - motivate, support, train and mentor the crew
Co-ordinate daily operations of each days work orders
Monitor team productivity to ensure jobs run to schedule
Operate and maintain plant and machinery and adhere to company requirements
Perform Arborist tasks such as pruning and removing trees to Australia standards
Manage and implement WH&S; systems on site and implement safe work practices
Client liaison - build and maintain positive client relationships
Quoting - Provide quotes to clients utilising company frameworks
Attend and engage in fortnightly staff and WH&S; meetings
Ensure self and team perform consistent work in a safe manner
Be exceptionally punctual and reliable in your attendance
Skills & experience
A grade climbing and rigging skills
On-site job planning and execution skills




Solid safety record with minimal incidents and a robust commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards
Customer service and Client liaison skills
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Highly organised with solid time management skills
Confident to make decisions
Minimum 3 years industry experience
White Card
Drivers Licence
Cert III in Arboriculture (or international equivalent)
MR or HR Licence
First aid certificate
EWP ticket
Knowledge of WH&S; environmental and council regulations
RIW certificate (Preferable but not necessary)
ESi II certificate (Preferable but not necessary)
Benefits and perks
Above award wages
Overtime and weekend work is sometimes available (at your discretion)
All PPE supplied (You must supply your own work boots)
Industry leading Bandit and Rayco equipment with modern trucks
Opportunity for training to expand your skillset
Supplied with the right tools and resources to ensure top performance is achievable
Fully maintained company vehicle
International Arborists - Future sponsorship opportunites
We're after someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and pride in their trade.
You'll lead by example, uphold safety, and represent the business with professionalism.
Our team culture is supportive, safety-focused, and down-to-earth—we work hard, value each other's input, and enjoy a good laugh along the way.
To thrive here, you'll need great people skills, the confidence to supervise a crew, and a sharp eye for safety and quality on every job.
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📌 Arborist Team Leader (New South Wales)
🏢 Shanes Trees
📍 New South Wales