Ground Arborist & Chainsaw Operator

Randstad; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a proactive Arborist Team Member to join our Parks Operations team. This role involves field operations such as pruning, tree removals, mulching, and planting in road reserves and parks, with responsibility for operating and maintaining industry tools.

The ideal candidate holds horticulture/arboriculture certificates or comparable experience, plus a Chainsaw certification and a valid MR Class Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Horticulture or Certificate II Arboriculture (with tree experience) *Desirable*
• Current MR Class Driver's License (Medium Rigid)
• White Card - Building and Construction Industry Certification
• Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification
• Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: Perform ground-based pruning, tree removals, mulching, and planting in road reserves and parks.
• Equipment Management: Safely operate and maintain a range of industry tools.
• Safety: Understand safety measures and ensure the work area is kept clean and free of hazards

Skills

Tree experience

Ground operations

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate II Arboriculture

Certificate III Horticulture

White Card - Building and Construction Industry Certification

MR Class Driver's License (Medium Rigid)

Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification

Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Job description

Redland City Council is seeking a proactive Arborist Team Member to join our Parks Operations team. This role involves field operations such as pruning, tree removals, mulching, and planting in road reserves and parks, with responsibility for operating and maintaining industry tools.

The ideal candidate holds horticulture/arboriculture certificates or comparable experience, plus a Chainsaw certification and a valid MR Class Driver's License.