Arborist

GenusPlus Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Penalties & allowances

Full-time role

Training & development

Modern fleet

Safety culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Genus Environmental in Western Australia is seeking experienced arborists for full-time roles as either EWP Arborist or Climbing Arborist. You will prune, remove and clear vegetation, operating either EWP or climbing depending on your experience, while collaborating with ground crews and supervisors to deliver safe, high-quality work.

Applicants should have relevant licences/certifications, a safety-first attitude, and willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an EWP Arborist or Climbing Arborist.
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or working towards it is highly regarded.
• White Card and a valid driver’s licence are required or advantageous.
• HR Licence is advantageous for progression.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tree pruning, removal and vegetation clearance.
• Operate an EWP or climbing and aerial tree work based on your experience.
• Complete pre-start and equipment inspections.
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate with ground crew, arborists and supervisors.
• Identify and report hazards.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles to company standards.
• Deliver high-quality work while maintaining productivity and safety.

Skills

EWP Arborist experience

Climbing Arborist experience

Strong safety focus

Outdoor work & travel flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

White Card

Tools

EWP High Risk Licence

HR Licence

Driver's Licence

Job description

Full Job Description

Genus Environmental is looking for experienced EWP Arborists and Climbing Arborists to join our vegetation management team in Perth.

Full Job Description

Genus Environmental is looking for experienced EWP Arborists and Climbing Arborists to join our vegetation management team in Perth.

We're looking for arborists with experience in either EWP operations or climbing – you do not need experience in both.

If you're an experienced arborist looking for stable, long-term employment with opportunities to develop and progress your career, we'd like to hear from you.

About The Role

Working within dedicated vegetation management crews, you'll undertake tree pruning, removal and vegetation clearance across urban environments.

Depending on your experience, you'll work as either an EWP Arborist or Climbing Arborist, alongside ground crew, other arborists and supervisors to safely deliver high-quality vegetation management services.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake tree pruning, removal and vegetation clearance.
• Operate an EWP or undertake climbing and aerial tree work, depending on your experience.
• Complete pre-start and equipment inspections.
• Work in accordance with safety procedures and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively with ground crew, arborists and supervisors.
• Identify and report hazards.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles to company standards.
• Deliver high-quality work while maintaining productivity and safety.

About You You'll ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience as an EWP Arborist or Climbing Arborist.
• Certificate III in Arboriculture, or currently working towards it, highly regarded.
• Relevant EWP High Risk Work Licence for EWP Arborist applicants.
• Relevant climbing experience for Climbing Arborist applicants.
• Current White Card.
• Current Driver's Licence, with an HR Licence advantageous.
• Experience working around utilities or electrical infrastructure highly regarded.
• Strong safety focus.
• Reliable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates - $38 - $55 p/h depending on experience
• Career progression into qualified leadership positions.
• Attractive penalties, overtime and allowances.
• Full-time ongoing employment.
• Career progression within a growing national business.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Modern fleet and equipment.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.

Join Genus Environmental and help deliver essential vegetation management services across Western Australia.