Looking to hire? Reach Australia’s horticulture community directly.Post a Job

Climbing Arborist needed at Trav’s Tree Services in Preston, VIC

Job Title Climbing Arborist
Employer Trav's Tree Services
Location Preston, VIC, Australia
Employment Type Full Time
Salary $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Experience Required 3 years
Accommodation No
Visa Sponsorship No
Posted 22 October 2026
Listing Expires 20 November 2026
How to Apply trav@travstrees.com.au

Apply for This Job →


Climbing Arborist

Trav’s Tree Services was established in 2010 and now operates three to four crews daily, servicing a wide range of commercial, government and residential clients. We are based in Preston, Victoria, an inner city suburb in the north of Melbourne.

Our work areas cover the entire Melbourne Metropolitan area. We are a well-established, respected and growing business.

You Will Be Required to Demonstrate the Following

Please only apply if you have climbing experience and extensive industry experience (minimum 3 years).

  • Minimum qualification equivalent to Australian Cert 3 in Horticulture/Arboriculture
  • Driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a medium rigid truck license
  • Willingness to obtain a:
    • Working with children’s check
    • First aid certification
    • Construction white card
  • Working with children’s check
  • First aid certification
  • Construction white card

The Role

The role will entail day to day climbing tasks from fine dead wooding, weight reduction, through to confined space tree removal and large-scale tree removals. Meet and work with a great team of people and learn different aspects of the Tree industry through additional opportunities i.e. working with EWP, loaders, cranes and learning the skill of quoting etc.

Why Trav’s Trees?

  • We are a dynamic, hard working and supportive team.
  • We are exceptionally good at what we do, and manage to have fun while doing it.
  • We use a wide range of equipment and machinery to make each job run as smooth as we can and you will have the opportunity to learn and operate different machinery such as Avant loader, spider lifts.
  • Move to one of the world’s most liveable cities rich in culture and environment while gaining access to some of the best healthcare, education, world-class infrastructure and sporting events.
  • No day is ever the same, our jobs are diverse with an exciting range of tree work.
  • We support, encourage and offer opportunities of professional progression through the company.
  • We encourage and cover the costs of any industry related courses that would add value to your work at Travs Tree services.
  • We’re a company with family values and the interests of our team is always front and centre of our decisions.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on experience and and ability. Included in the package is a equipment allowance superannuation and all full time benefits.

How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements.

Trav's Tree Services logo

Get notified when Arborist (Cert III) roles appear in Melbourne (plus our weekly jobs newsletter)

"*" indicates required fields

Category: ·

← Back to all jobs