Arborist

POSITION: ARBORIST

FULL TIME

At Silky Tree Care, we provide an extensive range of safe, efficient and competitively priced tree pruning and removal services. Based in Tyagarah NSW, we cater to residential and commercial clients from Tweed Heads to Lismore—including Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Myocum and the surrounding areas.

Established in 2018, Silky Tree Care has over 5 years’ experience in tree pruning and removal in Byron Bay Shire. We cover a wide range of Tree removal including: Pruning & maintenance, Chipping & mulching, Commercial tree services, Emergency tree work, Long term maintenance programs

Job Tasks and responsibilities
- Planting a variety of vegetation such as trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs through propagation methods.
- Caring for planted and grassed areas by performing tasks like weeding, trimming, fertilizing, watering, and mowing.
- Pruning trees and hedges, as well as setting up and using plant support and protection equipment.
- Installing both hardscape and softscape structures, while also ensuring proper placement.
- Inspecting trees to evaluate their health status and determine any necessary treatment.
- Removing limbs and shaping branches using both chain and handsaws on trees and hedges.
- Controlling pests and diseases on plants and trees through spraying and dusting techniques, and removing sick trees from the area.

Skills required:
People Management

Full Driving Licence

HR License

Elevated Work Platform licence/ticket

Qualifications:
Certificate 3 in Arboriculture AHC 30820-01

Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2)

**Experience**:
Minimum 10 years in the forestry industry

Minimum 5 years experience in climbing

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Christmas bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mullumbimby, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- at least 5 years tree climbing (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Truck driving license (required)

Application Deadline: 05/06/2023