Arborist

Zeal Engineering Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

FIFO option

Bonuses paid

Family-run business

Job summary

Zeal Engineering Pty Ltd in Karratha seeks a qualified Arborist to join their team. You will liaise with clients, inspect trees, and perform pruning, removals, and equipment maintenance on site.

Role involves working from rope systems or elevated platforms, with safety audits and training of junior staff. Relocation and accommodation are available, and FIFO may be considered.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience with safety and quality control on worksites.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to explain planned tree works and ensure safe management of work sites.
• Undertake tree inspections and provide advice to team members, managers, and clients.
• Access trees via rope climbing or Elevating Work Platforms.
• Undertake maintenance pruning on trees, shrubs and palms.
• Undertake tree removals.
• Maintain all tree work equipment.
• Conduct onsite safety management audits and complete safety documentation.
• Review Safe Work Method Statements and procedures as required.
• Report damage and faults to direct manager.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new arborists.
• Adhere to workplace policies and procedures.
• Any other duties incidental to the position.

Skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Quality control

Procedural compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III Arboriculture

Job description

• Family run businessGreat working conditionsBonuses paid
• On offer is relocation assistance and accommodation, they will also consider a FIFO arrangement

Our client based in Karratha seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Arborist.

About the Role

• Liaise with clients to explain planned tree works, and to ensure the safe management of work sites.
• Undertake tree inspections and provide advice to team members, managers, and clients based on those inspections.
• Access trees via rope climbing systems or Elevating Work Platforms.
• Undertake maintenance pruning on trees, shrubs and palms.
• Undertake tree removals.
• Maintain all tree work equipment.
• Conduct onsite safety management audits and complete safety management documentation.
• Review Safe Work Method Statements and other work place procedures at required intervals.
• Report damage and vehicle and machine faults to direct manager.
• Assist in the provision of on-the-job training for new arborists.
• Adhere to all company workplace policies and procedures as directed by the company.
• Any other duties as directed by the company which are incidental to the position, and to facilitate the completion of whole tasks, within the level of skill and training required of this position.

About you

• Possession of a recognised trade qualification at Certificate 3 from a recognised training organisation; OR Possession of a trade certificate and/or possession of the skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties required of this position.
• Hold Construction Card, WAH Certificate & High Risk Work licences applicable to trade.
• Police Clearance is necessary.
• MR/HR Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work from complex instructions and procedures.
• Coordination of work in a team environment or ability to work individually under general supervision.
• Understand and apply quality control techniques, and can take responsibility for assuring the quality of own work.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion within the scope of the duties required of the position.
• Inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established company operational standards.
• Any other duties as directed by the company which are incidental to the position, and to facilitate the completion of whole tasks, within the level of skill and training required of this position.

Zeal Personnel is a leading labour hire and recruitment company, operated by industry professionals with extensive experience who truly understand the unique demands of their clients. Specialising in the Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Infrastructure sectors, Zeal Personnel offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. From management and engineering to skilled trades and administration positions, we cater to a broad spectrum of workforce needs, ensuring our clients have access to the best talent in the market.