About the role

Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Climbing Arborist / Team Leader / Truck Driver to join our growing Brisbane crew in a full-time role.

This is a hands-on position combining advanced climbing and rigging, on-site team leadership, and driving and operating trucks, chippers and tree care equipment. You’ll lead a small, skilled crew, coordinate daily site activities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll also communicate with clients and represent the business professionally. The role suits a reliable, motivated arborist with proven climbing experience, strong leadership skills and a current truck licence (MR or HR preferred).

We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications, a company ute, ongoing training and opportunities to grow with a supportive, skilled team.

Key responsibilities

- Perform tree climbing, pruning, removals and advanced rigging operations.
- Lead a small crew on site, assign tasks and keep jobs running safely and efficiently.
- Drive company trucks and transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
- Operate chippers and other tree care equipment safely.
- Assess site hazards, conduct pre-start briefings and maintain safe work practices.
- Complete pruning work in line with Australian Standard AS4373.




- Communicate clearly with clients, crew members and management.
- Carry out routine vehicle and equipment checks and report maintenance issues.
- Ensure each site is cleaned up and left tidy at the end of the job.

About you

- Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience as a climbing arborist
- Competency in advanced climbing, rigging, pruning and tree removal
- Current chainsaw operation qualifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current construction White Card
- Current MR driver's licence
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a tree work crew
- Knowledge of AS4373, AS4970 and relevant arboricultural safety requirements
- Competency in aerial rescue procedures

About us Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd is a growing Brisbane tree care business with a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship and professional customer service. We take pride in looking after our clients, our equipment and each other.

We’re a supportive, hands-on crew that values reliability, teamwork and a job done well. As we grow, we’re committed to providing ongoing training and opportunities for our team to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility.

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