Lead Arborist – Parks & Tree Care Operations

Select Aust Sydney; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an Arboricultural Team Leader based out of Marsden, QLD. This contract/ full-time role leads daily field operations in parks, supervises pruning and tree removals, and ensures safe, efficient team performance.

You will oversee equipment checks and coordinate pesticide applications while maintaining high safety standards across road reserves and parks. The position requires Certificates in horticulture/arboriculture, leadership experience, and a MR licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Horticulture or Certificate II Arboriculture (with extensive tree experience)
• Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification
• Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation
• White Card (Building and Construction Industry Certification)
• Licensing: Current MR Class Driver's License (Medium Rigid)
• Leadership & Experience: Proven track record leading, mentoring, and coordinating small field crews
• Strong communication skills with experience in task delegation and site safety briefings (Toolbox talks)

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Safety: Supervise daily field operations, delegate tasks, conduct safety risk assessments, and foster a positive, productive team environment.
• Field Operations: Oversee and assist with ground-based pruning, tree removals, mulching, and planting across road reserves and parks.
• Equipment & Fleet Oversight: Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and pre-start checks for all team tools and fleet items up to 15t GVM.
• Park Stewardship & Inspections: Lead site inspections for hazards, ensuring public spaces are left safe, clean, and well-maintained.
• Technical & Chemical Applications: Prepare, calculate, and apply pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations to manage pests and diseases, ensuring team compliance with safety guidelines.

Education

Certificate III Horticulture

Certificate II Arboriculture

Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification

Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation

White Card

MR Class Driver's License (Medium Rigid)

Job description

Randstad is seeking an Arboricultural Team Leader based out of Marsden, QLD. This contract/ full-time role leads daily field operations in parks, supervises pruning and tree removals, and ensures safe, efficient team performance.

You will oversee equipment checks and coordinate pesticide applications while maintaining high safety standards across road reserves and parks. The position requires Certificates in horticulture/arboriculture, leadership experience, and a MR licence.