Climbing Arborist
Tree Tech SA is a premier provider of arboriculture services across metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and regional South Australia.
What started with two arborists and a truck has grown into a 20+ person operation running multiple crews across government, commercial and private sector projects throughout South Australia.
Our work includes:
- Local council contracts
- State government works
- Commercial construction projects
- Insurance and emergency response works
- Large removals and technical rigging operations
We operate modern trucks, chippers, EWPs and specialist equipment with a strong focus on safety, professionalism and quality arboriculture practices.
The Team
You’ll be working alongside experienced arborists who take pride in their craft.
Our crews include arborists from Australia, the UK and Canada, and the culture is simple: show up prepared, back your teammates and do the job properly.
The Role
The position involves:
- Technical climbing and rigging
- Tree pruning and removals
- Council tree maintenance
- Veteran tree management
- Crane and EWP operations
- Machinery and equipment maintenance
- Electronic safety documentation and compliance systems
- Customer liaison and onsite communication
The work is varied and challenging, with a focus on quality arboriculture rather than rushed production work.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold:
- Certificate III in Arboriculture or recognised equivalent qualification
- Strong climbing and rigging experience
- Good understanding of safe work practices and industry safety standards
- Experience performing arboricultural works in accordance with AS4373
- White Card
- MR truck licence minimum
- Elevated Work Platform High Risk Licence
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia or be eligible to obtain appropriate work rights.
Desirable Experience
The following will be highly regarded:
- Council or commercial arboriculture experience
- Crane operations or advanced rigging experience
- Interest in progressing into leadership roles
- Experience operating EWPs and specialist plant
How to Apply
If you are a qualified climbing arborist seriously considering a move to Australia or looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing company, we would like to hear from you.
To be considered, please email the following:
- Your CV / Resume
- A short introduction including:
- Years of climbing experience
- Qualifications and licences
- Current location
- Earliest realistic commencement date
Applications that do not include the requested information may not be reviewed.
