Climbing Arborist
Eucalyptus Tree Services has been providing professional and highly regarded arboriculture services across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula for over 40 years.
We work on Melbourne’s best trees across locations such as Rippon Lea Estate, Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Government House, Scienceworks and some of Melbourne’s finest private gardens.
Our arboriculture practice has an emphasis on tree preservation and retention, with a strong focus on tree health and mature tree management via pruning, and steel & soft cabling and bracing.
Our depot is located centrally in the inner east suburb of Burwood.
Due to a continued high demand for our services we have multiple positions available for quality arborists, arborists already in training or those wishing to get started in the industry. Ground crew and truck driving positions are also available.
We welcome climbers from interstate and international locations who are considering a move to Melbourne to make contact regarding these positions.
The Role
- The role includes all aspects of practical arboriculture including climbing, pruning, tree removals, tree felling, chipping, cabling and non-invasive bracing.
- Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:06pm with Overtime. Occasional Saturdays.
- The business is run on a digital platform. You will have easy access to each jobs’ requirements, JSA’s, SWMS, vehicle & equipment maintenance check lists – all on iPad’s.
- Immediate start date available.
About You
- Cert III in Arboriculture with climbing experience or willing to undertake training
- Reliable and professional
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Drivers licence – required
- Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck Licence – preferred
- White card
Why Join Us
- High quality work at prestigious locations and on some of Melbourne’s most significant and heritage trees
- Well paid – rate dependent on skill and experience + 12% superannuation, overtime and all entitlements paid
- On site training and mentoring with a team of professional arborists with many years experience, several having worked nationally and internationally
- Opportunity for future leadership roles
- A wide range of arb vehicles and equipment, always well maintained
- Climbing and safety equipment is provided
- Modern technology
- Safe and inclusive workplace. Female arborists encouraged to apply
- Opportunity to gain your truck licence if you do not have this
- Weekly fresh fruit delivery
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss the role, or to apply, please call Josh Wigg or email your application with the subject “Job Application – Climbing Arborist”.
