Arborist — Christmas Tree Health & Growth Lead

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

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