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 2007, 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 efficient 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 4373 – 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 0447 739 798
Email: skilledtrees@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.