Lead Climbing Arborist & Crew Leader

Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company ute

Ongoing training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd in Strathpine is seeking an experienced Climbing Arborist / Team Leader /Truck Driver to join our Brisbane crew in a full-time role. This hands-on position combines advanced climbing and rigging with on-site leadership and driving trucks, chippers and tree care equipment.

You’ll lead a small crew, coordinate daily site activities and ensure safe, high-quality work. You’ll also communicate with clients and represent the business professionally.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent industry experience is required.
• Demonstrated climbing arborist experience is required.
• Competency in advanced climbing, rigging, pruning and tree removal.
• Current chainsaw operation qualifications are required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification and White Card are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree climbing, pruning, removals and advanced rigging operations.
• Lead a small crew on site, assign tasks and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Drive company trucks and transport equipment and materials to job sites.
• Operate chippers and tree care equipment safely and maintain equipment.
• Conduct pre-start briefings, assess site hazards and maintain safe practices.
• Complete pruning work in line with AS4373 and company standards.
• Communicate with clients, crew, and management clearly.
• Ensure sites are cleaned and left tidy after each job.

Skills

Climbing arborist

Advanced climbing

Rigging

Pruning

Tree removal

MR driver's licence

Aerial rescue

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

First Aid & CPR

White Card

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Job description

Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd in Strathpine is seeking an experienced Climbing Arborist / Team Leader /Truck Driver to join our Brisbane crew in a full-time role. This hands-on position combines advanced climbing and rigging with on-site leadership and driving trucks, chippers and tree care equipment.

You’ll lead a small crew, coordinate daily site activities and ensure safe, high-quality work. You’ll also communicate with clients and represent the business professionally.