Join the Skilled Trees Team!
WE'RE HIRING – LEADING HAND ARBORIST
Townsville, QLD | Full-Time, Permanent
$93,600 – $114,400 per year + superannuation
Established in ****, Skilled Trees Services
is a family-owned,
QAA Approved Contractor
based in Townsville.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated
Leading Hand Arborist
who takes pride in quality workmanship, knows how to lead a crew, and wants to build a long-term career with a professional arboriculture company.
This is an opportunity to take on a key role within our team, working across a diverse range of government, commercial and residential projects throughout the Townsville region.
What We Offer
Salary package of $93,600 – $114,400 per year + superannuation
, depending on experience and qualifications
Full-time, permanent position
Monday to Friday –
finish at 2:30 pm
Overtime opportunities available
Supportive and experienced management team
Great crew and positive workplace culture
Modern, well-maintained plant and equipment
Strong commitment to safety and industry best practice
Quality arboricultural work – not just tree cutting
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine opportunities for career advancement
Stable employment with an established, locally owned company
About the Role
As a
Leading Hand Arborist
, you'll take responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of tree works while providing leadership and direction to your crew.
Your role will include:
Leading and supervising tree crews on site
Planning and coordinating daily works
Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Carrying out and overseeing
tree pruning and removals in accordance with Australian Standards and industry best practice
Undertaking tree climbing, EWP and ground-based arboricultural operations as required
Coordinating safe rigging and dismantling operations
Conducting pre-starts, site assessments and safety checks
Ensuring plant, equipment and vehicles are operated and maintained correctly




Communicating professionally with clients, management and other stakeholders
Mentoring and developing less-experienced crew members
Maintaining a safe, organised and productive worksite
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who can combine strong arboricultural skills with the ability to
lead by example
.
Ideally, you'll have:
Demonstrated experience in arboriculture and tree operations
Previous experience as a
Leading Hand, Crew Leader or Senior Arborist
Strong knowledge of professional tree pruning and removal techniques
Ability to perform and supervise pruning in accordance with
AS **** – Pruning of Amenity Trees
Sound knowledge of safe tree removal, rigging and dismantling techniques
Strong understanding of WHS requirements and safe work practices
Ability to lead, motivate and support a crew
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Current driver's licence
Relevant chainsaw competencies
White Card
EWP qualifications or experience
MR/HR licence highly regarded
Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification highly regarded
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is
reliable, safety focused, professional and takes genuine pride in quality arboriculture.
Why Skilled Trees?
At Skilled Trees Services, we believe good arboriculture comes from
skilled people, the right equipment and a commitment to doing the job properly
.
You'll be joining an established local company where your experience is valued and you'll have the opportunity to lead a capable crew, work on varied projects and continue developing professionally.
If you're an experienced arborist ready to step into a leadership role – or an established Leading Hand looking for your next opportunity –
we'd like to hear from you.
Apply Now
Phone Adam
04•• ••• 798
Email:
••••@bigpond.com
All enquiries and applications will remain strictly confidential.
Grow your career with Skilled Trees Services.
Lead a great crew.
Work with quality equipment.
Take pride in doing professional tree work properly.

📌 Leading Hand Arborist (Townsville)
🏢 Skilled Trees Services
📍 Townsville