Tree Climber/Apprentice

Crow Nest Tree And Timber Management PTY LTD; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tree services company in Mount Barker seeks individuals with tree climbing experience for flexible full-time or part-time roles. Join a supportive, down-to-earth team focused on personal and professional growth. Responsibilities include domestic pruning and removals, emphasizing safety and teamwork. Candidates with a Certificate III in Arboriculture and good communication skills are preferred. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in tree climbing is ideal.
• Open to apprentices or trainees with a strong work ethic.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Handle domestic pruning and removals as part of a tree service team.
• Work collaboratively with a small, tight-knit team.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Strong communication skills

Physical fitness

Safety-focused

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820)

Tools

Climbing gear

Basic equipment

Job description

Overview

Location: Mount Barker, SA (Servicing Greater Adelaide)

Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time (Flexible for the Right Person)

Pay Range: $30–$50/hour (Depending on Experience & Qualifications)

Small Business with big Personality. Room to Grow.

Crows Nest Tree Services is a people focused tree company based in Mount Barker. We primarily handle domestic pruning and removals, with the occasional large tree job. Our team is small, inclusive, and values both personal and professional growth. We’re adaptable and here to support the right person in the right way.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally, someone with tree climbing experience
• Open to apprentices or trainees with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a small, tight-knit team
• Strong communication skills — able to interact well with teammates and clients
• Physically fit, safety-focused, and proactive
• Friendly, responsible, reliable, and trustworthy

Bonus if you have

• Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820)
• Truck license
• Traffic control tickets
• Your own climbing gear and basic equipment

Why join us

• Small team with a supportive, down-to-earth culture
• The 2 owners are also climbers so we understand demands of the job
• Clear opportunities for advancement and leadership as the business grows
• Flexible hours and adaptable roles based on your needs and goals
• Mostly smaller domestic jobs — you won’t be sent up massive trees every day or work you to the bone
• We focus on hiring people we know we can work with, not just someone who ticks boxes

Application questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Tree Climber?
• Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

We are focused on hiring people we know we can work with, not just someone who ticks boxes.