Raise the standard. Join a crew that does that. Inspiration Trees is hiring a skilled climber with EWP Tickets and experience to join our Utility contract team. You're not just trimming trees, you're defending critical infrastructure. This is your chance to become a specialist in large-scale utility/powerline vegetation clearance (working with networks like Essential Energy). This is a permanent, full-time, Monday
- Friday role in a professional crew that genuinely cares about tree work, the team, and doing it well. Company Description Our Mission: To raise the standard of arboriculture by building skilled, professional crews who care for trees, land, and people — and grow the next generation of industry leaders. Every role at Inspiration Trees contributes to this mission. Every person we hire is part of this commitment. Our Hiring Philosophy: We hire on attitude and character first. We believe technical training we can do—bad character we can't fix. We're looking for people who are honest, independent, committed to safety, and want to build a real career in arboriculture. We're local, known, and respected. Our reputation is built on:
• Professional Excellence
- We're highly trained, certified, and we do it properly.
• Genuine Safety Culture
- Not just compliance; we actually care about keeping people protected. We use a simple framework: Gear. Gut. Crew. Call it. — Check your equipment, trust your gut, ensure your crew is ready, and call it if something feels wrong. The right call is the one you walk away from.
• Long-Term Thinking
- We don't just remove trees; we think about ecosystem health and what lasts.
• Real Community Connection
- We know Northern NSW, our customers, and we stand behind our work.
• Honest & Transparent
- We tell you what we think, and we mean what we say.
• Passionate About Trees




- Our team loves what we do. You'll feel it. We invest in our people. Not just training—real mentorship, career development, and a workplace where your contribution matters. What You Get
• Above-award pay and progression as you develop
• Supportive team experienced arborists who actually mentor, not just supervise
• Career progression: Ongoing training, ticket opportunities and leadership opportunities to help build your skills in arboriculture
• Stability: Permanent role with established company with a variety of work across residential, utility and government.
• Time off: Paid leave, weekends off unless of emergency call outs or scheduled works (uncommon)
• Gear: Uniforms, PPE, work machinery, vehicles and essential equipment provided
• Culture: Team that respects hard work and genuine character You'll fit this role if:
• You actually want a career, not just a pay check
• You're physically capable and enjoy working outdoors
• You show up (reliably and on time—that matters to us)
• You're willing to learn and ask questions
• You take pride in doing things properly
• You work well in a team and respect authority
• You've got integrity and honesty—that's non-negotiable
• Comfortable climbing and working at height Qualifications
• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• EWP ticket
• Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control
• Chainsaw and Chipper tickets
• Current Construction White Card
• Current Manual Driver’s License
• Reliable transport to get to and from our depot
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) License Please note a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug Screening test will be conducted prior to hire to ensure we are providing a safe environment for our customers, our team and members of the public. The cost of this is covered by us.

📌 Utility Arborist (Byron Bay)
🏢 Inspiration Trees
📍 Byron Bay