Lead Arborist: Aerial Pruning, Removals & Crew Leadership

Wayne Barry’s Tree Services; Batesford; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Barry’s Tree Services is a well-established local tree company providing residential and commercial tree work across Geelong and surrounding areas.

Based in Batesford, VIC, this role focuses on climbing, pruning, removals, rigging, and operating arboricultural machinery with a small, experienced team. Competitive rate based on experience and credentials and consistent local work.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong climbing, pruning and tree removal skills.
• Extensive practical arboriculture experience (ideally 10+ years).
• Experience working on residential properties.
• Ability to lead a crew and organize on-site work.
• Good understanding of safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license and truck license.
• White Card and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Tree climbing and aerial work.
• Tree pruning and removals.
• Rigging and technical tree work.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers and other arboricultural equipment.
• EWP operation.
• Lead and work with crew.
• Communicate with clients on site.
• Complete work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning

Tree removal

Crew leadership

Safe work practices

Residential experience

Driver's license

Truck license

White Card

Working With Children Check

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

Wayne Barry’s Tree Services is a well-established local tree company providing residential and commercial tree work across Geelong and surrounding areas.

Based in Batesford, VIC, this role focuses on climbing, pruning, removals, rigging, and operating arboricultural machinery with a small, experienced team. Competitive rate based on experience and credentials and consistent local work.