Arborist

Arborist / Garden Crew Member

• Up to $ 38.33 per hour casual rate
• Monday – Friday (6:30am – 3:30pm)
• Casual role until Feb 2026
• Maribyrnong, VIC Location

Our Client

Our client is a dynamic local government organisation serving one of Melbourne’s most culturally diverse and rapidly evolving inner city communities.

With a strong focus on sustainable urban development and community wellbeing, they are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive and future ready city. Their teams work collaboratively to deliver projects and programs that make a real and lasting impact for residents, businesses and visitors.

The Role

The primary objectives of this role include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Tree Crew in the delivery of Arboricultural services within the municipality in accordance with work plans and specified standards.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in a safe manner and observe Council’s Health and Safety policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Tree Crew with the maintenance and improvement of street and park trees within the municipality.
• Plant trees and shrubs including the preparation of the site and transporting plants.
• Complete customer requests allocated through Council’s Customer Request system.
• Complete Plant Check Sheets (Daily) and Defect Reports in accordance with Fleet Maintenance procedures.
• Operation of council plant and equipment which includes, but is not limited to, elevated platform plant, trucks, travel towers and associated equipment, manual and mechanical cutting tools, climbing equipment.
• Assist in the estimation and ordering of plants, trees and shrubs.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Relevant work experience
• Current Australian Driver's license
• National Criminal History Check
• Full working rights within Australia

To apply ensure you meet the minimum selection criteria (including licences and tickets) and submit you up to date resume (in Word format) to be considered.

To be considered for this role you must provide one of the following Australian Proof of Right to Work Documents; (Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Citizen Certificate, or current Australian Passport and currently reside in Australia)

About Us

FINDMEA is a national employment agency with a passionate management team, combining over 40 years of recruitment experience to find the right people. For us, its personal. We see beyond the CV to discover your real potential.