Job Description
Skilled Trees Services Pty Ltd – Townsville QLD
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Join the Skilled Trees Team!
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WE'RE HIRING – LEADING HAND ARBORIST
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Townsville, QLD | Full-Time, Permanent
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$93,600 – $114,400 per year + superannuation
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Established in ****, Skilled Trees Services is a family-owned, QAA Approved Contractor based in Townsville.
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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.
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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.
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What We Offer
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Salary package of $93,600 – $114,400 per year + superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications
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Full-time, permanent position
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Monday to Friday – finish at 2:30 pm
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Overtime opportunities available
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Supportive and experienced management team
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Great crew and positive workplace culture
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Modern, well-maintained plant and equipment
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Strong commitment to safety and industry best practice
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Quality arboricultural work – not just tree cutting
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Genuine opportunities for career advancement
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Stable employment with an established, locally owned company
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About the Role
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As a Leading Hand Arborist, you'll take responsibility for the safe and productive delivery of tree works while providing leadership and direction to your crew.




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Your role will include:
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Leading and supervising tree crews on site
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Planning and coordinating daily works
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Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
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Carrying out and overseeing tree pruning and removals in accordance with Australian Standards and industry best practice
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Undertaking tree climbing, EWP and ground-based arboricultural operations as required
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Coordinating safe rigging and dismantling operations
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Conducting pre-starts, site assessments and safety checks
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Ensuring plant, equipment and vehicles are operated and maintained correctly
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Communicating professionally with clients, management and other stakeholders
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Mentoring and developing less-experienced crew members
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Maintaining a protected, organised and productive worksite
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What We're Looking For
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We're looking for someone who can combine strong arboricultural skills with the ability to lead by example.
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Ideally, you'll have:
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Demonstrated experience in arboriculture and tree operations
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Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Crew Leader or Senior Arborist
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Strong knowledge of professional tree pruning and removal techniques
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Ability to perform and supervise pruning in accordance with AS **** – Pruning of Amenity Trees
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Sound knowledge of safe tree removal, rigging and dismantling techniques
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Strong understanding of WHS requirements and safe work practices
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Ability to lead, motivate and support a crew
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Good communication and problem-solving skills
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Current driver's licence
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Relevant chainsaw competencies
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White Card
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EWP qualifications or experience
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MR/HR licence highly regarded
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Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification highly regarded
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Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is reliable, safety focused, professional and takes genuine pride in quality arboriculture.
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Why Skilled Trees?
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At Skilled Trees Services, we believe good arboriculture comes from skilled people, the right equipment and a commitment to doing the job properly.
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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.
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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.
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📌 Leading Hand Arborist (Townsville)
🏢 Skilled Trees Services
📍 Townsville