Arborist - Tree Climber

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Arborist - Tree Climber to join our team in Darwin, Northern Territory. The role requires hands-on experience in tree care and landscaping, focusing on preparing, planting, maintaining various green areas, and performing tree assessments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage seedbeds and growth areas for planting.
• Propagate and cultivate trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and bulbs.
• Prepare lawn zones by adding topsoil, planting grass, and laying instant turf.
• Maintain planted and grassed areas through weeding, trimming, fertilizing, watering, and mowing.
• Prune trees and hedges and install support and protection for plants.
• Create plans and drawings, choose materials and plants, and organize landscape construction schedules.
• Install hardscape and softscape elements including gravel paths, paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues, and garden furniture.
• Assess tree health and condition to determine necessary treatments.
• Perform tree limb removal and branch shaping using chainsaws and hand saws.
• Apply insecticides and fungicides to manage pests and diseases, and safely remove diseased trees.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience working as an Arborist.
• Possess an AQF Certificate III with a minimum of two years hands-on experience or an AQF Certificate IV.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored visa support available.