Arboriculturist

At Ease Solutions, LLC; Dural; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purple Lion Group Pty Ltd T/A Dural Christmas Tree Farm in Dural, NSW, seeks a full-time Arboriculturist to support health, safety, presentation and long-term management of Christmas trees and related assets. You will assess condition, implement care programs, prune and shape trees, and advise on best management practices.

Reporting to the Manager, you will supervise casual staff, manage pest and disease control, and ensure safe equipment use while maintaining plantation environments and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of arboriculture and tree biology.
• Experience in diagnosing pests and diseases.
• Ability to prune, trim, shape, plant and maintain trees safely.
• Knowledge of irrigation, fertilisation and soil management.
• Understanding of chemical handling and safety requirements.
• Ability to operate arboriculture tools safely (chainsaws, pruning tools).
• Good communication and ability to supervise casual staff.
• Problem-solving skills for tree health and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess health, condition, growth and structural integrity of Christmas trees and other trees.
• Pruning, trimming, shaping, planting and maintaining trees for growth and commercial quality.
• Implement tree care and treatment programs including fertilising, watering and pest control.
• Maintain irrigation, support systems, tools and plantation areas for safe operations.
• Remove or dispose of dead or diseased trees per safety requirements.
• Supervise and train casual staff in safe tree care and waste management.

Job description

Employer:

The Purple Lion Group Pty Ltd T/A Dural Christmas Tree Farm

Location:

Dural, NSW

Position:

Full-time, permanent

About the Company

Established in 2000, Dural Christmas Tree Farm is Sydney’s largest fresh Christmas tree farm. The business supplies fresh Christmas trees directly from the farm, as well as pre-cut Christmas trees, and provides services including netting, delivery, installation in Cinco Christmas tree stands, collection, and recycling.

About the Role

Dural Christmas Tree Farm is seeking a full-time Arboriculturist to support the health, safety, presentation, and long-term management of Christmas trees and related tree assets.

Reporting to the Manager, the Arboriculturist will be responsible for assessing tree condition, implementing tree care programs, pruning and shaping trees, identifying and treating pests and diseases, maintaining plantation growing environments, and advising on appropriate tree management practices.

This role is suited to an experienced arboriculture professional with strong practical knowledge of tree biology, tree health, pruning techniques, pest and disease control, safe equipment use, and plantation-based tree management.

Key Responsibilities

The Arboriculturist will be responsible for:

• Assessing the health, condition, growth, and structural integrity of Christmas trees and other trees, including identifying pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stressors.
• Pruning, trimming, shaping, planting, and maintaining trees to promote healthy growth, safety, presentation, and commercial quality.
• Implementing tree care and treatment programs, including fertilising, watering, weed control, pest and disease control, chemical application, and soil or plantation maintenance.
• Maintaining irrigation systems, tree support systems, tools, equipment, and plantation areas to ensure effective and safe tree management operations.
• Removing, managing, recycling, or disposing of dead, diseased, damaged, or unsuitable trees in accordance with business and safety requirements.
• Supervising and training casual staff in safe tree care, planting, pruning, maintenance, chemical handling, waste management, and recycling practices.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, applicants should have:

• Strong knowledge of arboriculture, tree biology, tree species, growth patterns, and tree-care requirements.
• Practical experience in assessing tree health, diagnosing pests and diseases, and implementing suitable treatment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to prune, trim, shape, plant, and maintain trees safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of fertilisation, irrigation, soil management, weed control, and plantation maintenance practices.
• Understanding of chemical handling, safe application of sprays and fertilisers, and relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to use arboriculture and horticultural tools and equipment safely, including chainsaws, handsaws, pruning equipment, spraying equipment, and irrigation tools.
• Strong risk awareness and ability to identify hazards associated with tree work, equipment use, chemicals, and outdoor plantation environments.
• Good communication skills and the ability to supervise, train, and coordinate casual staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions regarding tree health, treatment, maintenance, and presentation.
• A commitment to environmental responsibility, tree preservation principles, and sustainable waste and recycling practices.

Qualifications, Licences and Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A relevant qualification in Arboriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related field, such as an AQF Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, or equivalent; or
• At least 3 years of relevant full-time experience in arboriculture, tree care, horticulture, or a closely related role where formal qualifications are not held.
• At least 2 years of relevant practical experience in tree care, pruning, tree maintenance, plantation tree management, or arboriculture.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and willingness to maintain relevant training and certifications.
• Physical fitness and capacity to perform outdoor work, including pruning, planting, lifting, operating equipment, and working in varying weather conditions.
• Chainsaw, chemical handling, first aid, working at heights, or related safety tickets are desirable.

Important Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in Australia.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Dural, NSW.

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, safety awareness, and a commitment to continuous professional development in arboriculture and plantation tree management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.