Pro Climbing Tree Service is seeking an experienced Tree Worker / Arborist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional tree care services, including pruning, tree maintenance, removals, and vegetation management while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental practices.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary package based on skills and experience</li><li>Full-time employment with consistent work opportunities</li><li>Opportunity to work with an experienced arboriculture team</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of residential and commercial tree care projects</li><li>Supportive workplace focused on safety, quality workmanship, and professional development</li><li>Access to industry-standard equipment and specialised arboriculture tools</li><li>Opportunity to further develop advanced climbing and arboriculture skills</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide professional advice regarding tree selection, planting considerations, ongoing maintenance, and appropriate tree care practices</li><li>Inspect trees to identify health issues, structural concerns, potential hazards, and recommended treatment options</li><li>Perform tree climbing activities using ropes, harnesses, and other climbing equipment to safely access branches and elevated areas</li><li>Operate elevated platforms (EWPs) where required to complete tree maintenance and removal works</li><li>Carry out pruning, trimming, and canopy management of trees and shrubs using chainsaws, hand saws, and specialised arboriculture tools</li><li>Remove damaged, diseased, or hazardous trees while ensuring safe work practices are followed</li><li>Undertake stump removal and stump grinding activities to clear remaining tree bases and root material</li><li>Conduct vegetation clearing around overhead electrical and telecommunications infrastructure while following relevant safety procedures</li><li>Assist with land clearing, green waste processing, timber removal, and site clean-up activities</li><li>Maintain arboriculture equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure safe and effective operation</li><li>Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with industry standards and regulations</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience working as a Tree Worker, Arborist, or similar role within the arboriculture industry</li><li>Relevant qualifications</li><li>Strong knowledge of tree maintenance, pruning techniques, and safe tree removal practices</li><li>Experience with rope climbing systems, harnesses, and arboriculture climbing equipment</li><li>Competent operation of chainsaws, hand tools, wood chippers, and related equipment</li><li>Experience operating elevated work platforms (EWP) is highly regarded</li><li>Ability to assess tree conditions and identify potential hazards</li><li>Understanding of Australian arboriculture safety standards and practices</li><li>Strong commitment to workplace health and safety</li><li>Physically fit and capable of performing outdoor work in various conditions</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Current driver's licence preferred</li></ul>

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If you are a skilled Tree Worker / Arborist looking to join a professional and safety-focused arboriculture company, we encourage you to apply.

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<li>Base salary up to $77,396.80 - $85,544.16 p.a. plus super plus penalty rates for overtime</li>
<li>Additional allowances of up to $3,103 per annum </li>
<li>Convenient location based out of the Alexandria facility with onsite parking </li>
<li>38 hours per week plus a fortnightly rostered day off - flexible work/life balance </li>
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About the role
We are looking for qualified and enthusiastic Arborists to join our growing Tree Maintenance team here at Woollahra Council on a permanent full time basis   
As an Arborist, you will collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals to carry out arboricultural maintenance on Council's owned trees in parks, reserves, bushland and streets. This includes the use of climbing techniques and EWPs to complete the required pruning and/or removal works throughout the municipality.
Due to the nature of this position, you may be requested to stay back after hours to attend emergency situations including tree failures or to assist the on-call Arborists. Award penalty rates will apply in addition to your normal rate of pay. 
Tree Maintenance Staff start at our Alexandria facility before driving plant to Woollahra municipality and returning in the afternoon to finish. The hours for this position are 6:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with regular opportunities for overtime work.
About you
We are looking to employ an Arborist who is passionate about working outdoors and can work effectively as part of a team. You will have completed the relevant qualifications in Arboriculture and have previous extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled tree maintenance programs.
Essential Criteria
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<li>Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist).</li>
<li>Previous climbing and rigging experience.</li>
<li>Extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled tree maintenance programs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety in the workplace and the practical application of safe working procedures.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work as part of a team and coordinate team members as required.</li>
<li>Well-developed communication skills with experience in dealing with the public.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>Proven problem solving skills and a willingness to follow issues through to completion.</li>
<li>Willingness and experience participating in a culture striving for continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Current MR Driver’s License (or willingness to attain in the very short term as a requirement of the role)</li>
<li>Computer literate.</li>
<li>Construction Induction Card.</li>
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Desirable Criteria
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<li>Traffic Control Qualifications – Blue and Yellow Card.</li>
<li>High Risk License – EWP.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to develop maintenance and improvement programs.</li>
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How to apply
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<li>Apply on line by clicking the 'APPLY NOW' button.</li>
<li>You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.</li>
<li>If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.</li>
<li>You will be able to upload 2 documents only.</li>
<li>For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process</li>
<li>For further information about the role, please contact Dustin Scott, Coordinator Trees Maintenance <a href="tel:02%209391%207979" aria-label="Phone number partially hidden" data-contact-match="02 9391 7979" data-contact-match-masked="true">02 •••• •979</a> during business hours.</li>
<li>Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.</li>
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CLOSING DATE:   11:59PM on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. 
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.  
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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