Lead Arborist - Urban Parks & Tree Care

Randstad Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking an Arboricultural Team Leader to supervise park and road reserve tree works out of Marsden, QLD. You will manage daily field tasks, safety protocols, and team performance while coordinating ground-based pruning, removals, mulching, and planting.

Qualifications include Cert III Horticulture or Cert II Arboriculture, Chainsaw certifications, White Card, and MR license; experience leading small crews is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Horticulture or Certificate II Arboriculture with extensive tree experience.
• Level 1 operate and maintain chainsaw certification.
• Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually accreditation.
• White Card (Building and Construction Industry Certification)

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field operations and safety risk assessments.
• Delegate tasks and lead a positive team environment.
• Oversee pruning, removals, mulching and planting across parks.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance for tools and fleet up to 15t GVM.
• Lead site inspections for hazards and ensure public spaces are safe and well-maintained.
• Prepare, apply pesticide/herbicide/fungicide with safety compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Briefings

Communication

Tree Care Knowledge

Education

Certificate III Horticulture

Certificate II Arboriculture

White Card

Level 1 Chainsaw

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Ground equipment maintenance

Pesticide application

Fleet handling (up to 15t)

Job description

Randstad Pty is seeking an Arboricultural Team Leader to supervise park and road reserve tree works out of Marsden, QLD. You will manage daily field tasks, safety protocols, and team performance while coordinating ground-based pruning, removals, mulching, and planting.

Qualifications include Cert III Horticulture or Cert II Arboriculture, Chainsaw certifications, White Card, and MR license; experience leading small crews is essential.