Tree Planters - Short-Term Projects

HRCheck Aust Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HRCheck Aust Pty Ltd is recruiting tree planters for short-term outdoor projects across the CBD and surrounding areas. You’ll work as part of a team of eight, planting trees, shrubs, and seedlings to specification on one- or two-day assignments.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. You’ll need reliability, punctuality, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and Australian work rights. Pay is AU$33.85 per hour, with superannuation.

Qualifications

• Proof of Australian Work Rights.
• No prior experience required.
• Full task instructions, training & supervision provided.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs, and seedlings according to project specifications
• Operate and maintain planting tools and equipment safely and correctly
• Lay jute matting and install tree guards
• Work as part of a team to meet daily planting targets
• Follow all site instructions and safety guidelines closely

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Outdoor work

Australian work rights

No experience required

Job description

Our client delivers hands-on tree planting projects across the CBD and surrounding areas. Their teams put trees, shrubs, and seedlings into the ground to build greener, healthier public spaces. The work is practical, physical, and finished to a high standard every time.

About the Work

Our client delivers hands-on tree planting projects across the CBD and surrounding areas. Their teams put trees, shrubs, and seedlings into the ground to build greener, healthier public spaces. The work is practical, physical, and finished to a high standard every time.

The Role

We're hiring reliable people for short-term Tree Planter projects. Each project runs for 1 or 2 days and requires a team of 8. You'll work outdoors, follow clear planting specifications, and help the team hit its daily targets.

This is ideal work if you want flexible, well-organised days without a long-term commitment.

All sites are located in the CBD and nearby areas, so getting to work including using public transport is fairly straightforward.

What You’ll Do

• Plant trees, shrubs, and seedlings according to project specifications

• Operate and maintain planting tools and equipment safely and correctly

• Lay jute matting and install tree guards

• Work as part of a team to meet daily planting targets

• Follow all site instructions and safety guidelines closely

What You’ll Need

• A strong work ethic and a team-first attitude

• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather

• Reliability and punctuality

• Proof of Australian Work Rights

• No prior experience is required

• Full task instructions, training & supervision is provided

• Hourly casual pay rate of $33.85 (inclusive of loading) + super

Location & Schedule

All projects are based in the CBD and surrounding areas, with easy public transport access. Shifts run for the full project day. Because these are short-term projects, you'll know your dates in advance and can commit to the days that suit you.

Equal Opportunity

HRCheck is a proud equal opportunity employer where we value diversity and inclusivity across our workforces and talent networks.