Climbing Arborist / Team Leader
Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Climbing Arborist / Team Leader / Truck Driver to join our growing Brisbane crew in a full-time role.
This is a hands-on position combining advanced climbing and rigging, on-site team leadership, and driving and operating trucks, chippers and tree care equipment. You’ll lead a small, skilled crew, coordinate daily site activities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
You’ll also communicate with clients and represent the business professionally. The role suits a reliable, motivated arborist with proven climbing experience, strong leadership skills and a current truck licence (MR or HR preferred).
We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications, a company ute, ongoing training and opportunities to grow with a supportive, professional team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform tree climbing, pruning, removals and advanced rigging operations.
- Lead a small crew on site, assign tasks and keep jobs running safely and efficiently.
- Drive company trucks and transport equipment and materials to and from job sites.
- Operate chippers and other tree care equipment safely.
- Assess site hazards, conduct pre-start briefings and maintain safe work practices.
- Complete pruning work in line with Australian Standard AS4373.
- Communicate clearly with clients, crew members and management.
- Carry out routine vehicle and equipment checks and report maintenance issues.
- Ensure each site is cleaned up and left tidy at the end of the job.
About You
- Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience as a climbing arborist
- Competency in advanced climbing, rigging, pruning and tree removal
- Current chainsaw operation qualifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current construction White Card
- Current MR driver’s licence
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a tree work crew
- Knowledge of AS4373, AS4970 and relevant arboricultural safety requirements
- Competency in aerial rescue procedures
About Us
Your Local Tree Guy Pty Ltd is a growing Brisbane tree care business with a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship and professional customer service. We take pride in looking after our clients, our equipment and each other.
We’re a supportive, hands-on crew that values reliability, teamwork and a job done well. As we grow, we’re committed to providing ongoing training and opportunities for our team to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility.
How to Apply
Submit your application via Seek.
