Arboriculture Traineeship

NextGen Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

TAFE fees covered

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NextGen Jobs is offering a 24‑month Arboriculture Traineeship in Croydon, VIC. You’ll earn a wage while studying for a Certificate III in Arboriculture through TAFE, under the guidance of a dedicated mentor inside a Local Government Tree Team.

No experience is required; school leavers with the right attitude are encouraged to apply. The role involves hands-on tree work, safety, and community interaction, with full-time hours and a fortnightly RDO in a compressed fortnight.

Qualifications

• No experience required; school leaver friendly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt on the job.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Clear communication with team and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tree maintenance: pruning, cutting, removal.
• Assess trees and advise remedial works.
• Stock materials and keep depot supplies for jobs.
• Report tree conditions to Team Leader and Works Supervisor.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely per OH&S rules.

Skills

Attitude to learn

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Drive to depot

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

Not sure what's next after school? This could be it.

NextGen Jobs is recruiting the next generation of Horticulture professionals with our partnership within Victorian Local Government. Over 24 months, you'll earn a wage, work outdoors in the leafy Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and study towards your Certificate III in Arboriculture, all while a dedicated mentor helps you find your feet.

No experience? No problem. This traineeship is built for school leavers who are ready to learn on the job.

Your Arboriculture Traineeship at a Glance:

• Where: Depot based in Croydon, VIC
• Team: Tree Team withing a prominent Local Government Council
• Length: 24 months, earning while you learn
• Study: Certificate III in Arboriculture through TAFE
• Hours: Full-time, fortnightly RDO, compressed fortnight

What You'll Actually Be Doing:

You’ll be working alongside a supportive team, getting a genuine behind-the-scenes look at how they operate. Day to day, you’ll:

• Get hands-on with tree maintenance, including pruning, cutting and removal
• Learn to assess trees and recommend the right remedial works
• Work with your crew leader to keep materials like mulch, fuel and oil stocked so jobs run smoothly
• Report on the condition of Council trees to your Team Leader and Works Supervisor
• Operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment safely, following OH&S standards, legislation and Council requirements

What You’ll Bring:

You don't need experience, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate for trees and an eagerness to learn arboriculture
• Reliable and punctual, with good organisational and time management skills
• Able to clearly communicate with your team, supervisors and the community
• Able to listen, take direction and put it into action
• A team player who thrives in a small, close-knit crew
• Available to drive to the depot with their Driver's Licence, and their own vehicle
• Willing to obtain a White Card, National Police Check and a Working With Children's Check

Why complete your Arboriculture Traineeship with NextGen Jobs:

• Real horticulture experience:a genuine career pathway into an in demand industry not replaceable by AI
• Earn while you learn: a wage from day one, plus your Certificate III in Arboriculture
• A mentor in your corner: regular, dedicated support from a NextGen Jobs mentor who knows what it's like to be starting out
• All the PPE you need from Day 1:shirts, pants, a pair of boots among other freebies for you to use
• TAFE fees covered: no cost to you on completion
• Wellbeing support: free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your wellbeing

About NextGen Jobs:

NextGen Jobs is an Australian Group Training Organisation (GTO), and Australia's first GTO focussed exclusively on the delivery of "new-collar" apprenticeships and traineeships in emerging high-tech and high-growth occupations. We currently employ and train more than 650 Australians through our national network, making us one of the largest employers of apprentices and trainees in Australia.

If successful in securing a Traineeship, you will have the added benefit of an experienced and dedicated mentor to support you throughout the journey. Our mentors are carefully selected for their background in working with young people and students. NextGen Jobs mentors meet with apprentices and trainees in the workplace regularly to proactively discuss skills and knowledge, growth, training and overall development and wellbeing.

NextGen Jobs values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.

Applications must have unrestricted work rights in Australia to complete a Traineeship. Due to the high volume of applications received by NextGen Jobs, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more information visit nextgenjobs.org.au