Careers In Arboriculture

At Taking Care of Trees, we’re always looking for motivated, reliable people who are passionate about arboriculture and working outdoors. We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing learning opportunities and the chance to work on a wide variety of projects across Adelaide and South Australia. Whether you’re an experienced arborist or looking to grow your skills within the industry, we value a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety and pride in quality workmanship.

Careers In Arboriculture

If you’re interested in building a career in arboriculture with a team that takes care in everything they do, we’d love to hear from you.

Tree Workers / Allrounders / Stump Operators

Taking Care of Trees – Holden Hill & Hackham Depots, South Australia

What’s on Offer:

  • Flexible working options – full-time, casual, or permanent part-time
  • Work from either our Holden Hill or Hackham depots
  • Competitive salary: $75,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Modern, well-maintained equipment and full PPE provided
  • A great team culture that values safety, respect, and growth
  • Expanding company & job security
  • Free onsite parking

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Tree pruning, removals, and general arboricultural work
  • Operating and maintaining chainsaws, chippers, and other machinery safely and efficiently
  • Complying with all safety and environmental procedures in line with company policies
  • Working as part of a supportive, motivated team

To be successful in this role, you will have…

  • At least 1–2 years of experience in tree work or arboriculture
  • Proven ability to work safely and efficiently in a physical, outdoor environment
  • WZTM (Work Zone Traffic Management) ticket
  • High Risk EWP Ticket (above 11m highly regarded)
  • White Card (Construction Induction) – essential
  • Manual Driver’s Licence (MR/HR highly regarded)
  • A positive attitude based on initiative, trustworthiness and a sense of humour
  • Solid reliability and a strong work ethic
  • Moderate mechanical skills are highly regarded
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with a range of stakeholders
  • Willingness to attend a medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test
  • First Aid & CPR – advantageous

If you believe this ticks all the boxes for your next career ‘tree-change’ and you’re wanting to have a role that makes a positive impact, please apply via a one-page Cover Letter and Resume here.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank You.

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