Paid Arborist Traineeship | Learn, Climb, Cert III

AGA Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

Structured on-the-job learning

Certificate III in Arboriculture on-a-

Daytime hours

PPE provided

Career progression pathways

Job summary

AGA Australia in Melbourne is seeking an Arborist Trainee to join a hands-on, outdoor team. You will learn pruning, removals, planting, and tree care while supporting experienced arborists in climbing, rigging, and ground operations.

This paid traineeship offers formal training toward a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Arboriculture), daytime hours, PPE, and clear career progression in urban tree care.

Qualifications

• Interest in tree care and outdoor trades.
• Willingness to learn and work safely as part of a team.
• Good physical fitness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Driver’s license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn pruning, removals, planting, and maintenance techniques.
• Assist experienced arborists with climbing, rigging, and ground work.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Work across parks, streetscapes, and public spaces.
• Undertake formal training toward a nationally recognised qualification.

Skills

Interest in tree care

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Positive attitude

Driver's license desirable

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

AGA Australia in Melbourne is seeking an Arborist Trainee to join a hands-on, outdoor team. You will learn pruning, removals, planting, and tree care while supporting experienced arborists in climbing, rigging, and ground operations.

This paid traineeship offers formal training toward a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Arboriculture), daytime hours, PPE, and clear career progression in urban tree care.