Apprentice Arborist: Grow Your Career in Brisbane's Trees

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance up to 3600

Flexible working arrangements

Gym and wellness centre access

Award-winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Mentor and supervisor support

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Arborist to join the South Region Arboriculture Team. This role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and a nationally recognised qualification while contributing to Brisbane's urban forest.

You will gain practical experience alongside experienced professionals, with an emphasis on safety and developing specialist skills for a long-term career in public space care.

Qualifications

• Have completed a minimum of Year 10 Maths and English.
• Capacity to balance work and study commitments throughout the apprenticeship.
• Passion for Brisbane and our landscape, particularly trees and green spaces.

Responsibilities

• Felling trees.
• Working at heights using elevated work platforms (EWP) and tree climbing techniques.
• Operating specialist arboriculture equipment and machinery.
• Carrying out tree pruning and maintenance.
• Assisting with rigging and tree removal operations.
• Undertaking manual outdoor work, including moving branches, carrying logs and clearing worksites.
• Contributing to the care and maintenance of Brisbane's urban forest.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Reliability

Safety conscious

Hands-on work

Job description

Brisbane City Council is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Arborist to join the South Region Arboriculture Team. This role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and a nationally recognised qualification while contributing to Brisbane's urban forest.

You will gain practical experience alongside experienced professionals, with an emphasis on safety and developing specialist skills for a long-term career in public space care.