Climber / Arborist wanted in Canberra Australia

About the job

Three full time positions; the work includes a wide range of arboricultural activities including tree pruning, shaping, removals, planting and preservation (tree health care, bracing, propping, etc)

TreeWorks is an accredited Australian government sponsor employer for 482 Visas (up to 2 years) and 494 Visas (up to 3 years, then eligible to apply for permanent residency).

Applicants will possess the professionalism and ability to work within the residential environment as well as government and various large commercial sites.

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people with experience in the industry. This is a great opportunity to join a team of committed arborists, with fantastic career development and potential to further expand your knowledge through our commitment to further education.

A minimum of 2 years’ full time experience in a similar role is required for this position. You should as minimum have a Level 3 Certificate in Arboriculture (or international equivalent).

Preferred Skills

UK Equivalent to Australian Cert 3 in Arboriculture.

Ideally you will have most of the following qualifications and at least two years’ experience climbing
Heavy vehicle driving licence
CS30 - Maintain Chainsaw
CS31 - Fell Small Trees
CS36 - Cross - Cut and Stack Procedure
CS38 - Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue
CS39 - Operate Chainsaw from A Rope And Harness
CS40 - Pruning Operations
CS41 - Dismantling Of Large Trees
Brushwood Chipper Operations
First Aid certification

Benefits Offered

4 weeks paid annual leave, 2 weeks paid sick leave if required, 11.5% superannuation on top of salary. 11 paid public holidays per year.

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About the Company

TreeWorks

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Come and ply your trade in sunny, warm Australia! The work is in the nation’s capital Canberra, a city that prides itself on its trees. TreeWorks is a registered sponsor employer for 482 Visas (up to 2 years) and 494 Visas (up to 3 years, then eligible to apply for permanent residency). We pride ourselves on nurturing employees to ensure a great work culture and safe workplace. We perform tree services for residential and commercial customers, including leading national institutions, throughout the Canberra Region.