Earn 50 to 55 AUD/hr as an arborist in Perth. Early finish every day, strong local government contracts, and a growing team with long-term stability.
Why Apply

Tired of inconsistent work, unpredictable hours, and working for a company that does not have enough gear to keep everyone busy?

The company is one of Perth's larger arboricultural operations with around 30 staff, running multiple crews daily across long-term local government contracts north of the river. They have the equipment, the contracts, and the pipeline to keep you busy consistently. What they need is stable, experienced arborists who want to build a career in Perth, not use it as a stepping stone.
  • Earn 50 to 55 AUD/hr plus 12% super, strong rate for experienced multi-plant operators with real upside at the top end
  • 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, early finish every single day with genuine weekends to yourself
  • Established local government contracts across multiple Perth councils, consistent and predictable work that is not going anywhere
  • Varied equipment across chippers, loaders, stump grinders, EWPs, and trucks, exposure to a wide range of plant on every shift
  • EWP upskilling available for the right candidate once settled, a genuine investment in your development
  • Perth lifestyle, north of the river in the Joondalup and Wanneroo area, warm weather and a lower cost of living than Auckland
The Role

You will be working as part of a crew on EWP-based local government tree work across Perth's northern councils. This is a multi-plant operator role, not a climbing-focused position. You will be driving trucks, running chippers, operating loaders and stump grinders, and working effectively around EWP operations as part of a well-resourced team. Climbing is rarely required in this environment.

Day to day you will be:
  • Driving trucks to move crews and equipment between local government sites, Class 2 licence or higher required
  • Operating chippers, loaders, and stump grinders across council tree work programmes
  • Working alongside EWP operators on tree removal, pruning, and maintenance jobs
  • Leading or supporting a small crew across multiple jobs per day
  • Maintaining equipment, safety standards, and worksite presentation on all council sites
  • Passing and maintaining compliance with drug and alcohol testing requirements
If you are an experienced arborist, tree surgeon, or horticulturalist with a truck licence and multi-plant operator background, this role is worth a serious look.

What We Need
  • Certificate III in Arboriculture or NZ equivalent, proof of qualification is essential and inability to verify is an automatic disqualifier
  • Class 2 truck licence or higher, essential and non-negotiable for this role, this is the NZ equivalent of the Australian MR licence required on site
  • White Card, to be obtained upon arrival
  • EWP licence advantageous, an Australian licence can be obtained after arrival for the right candidate
  • Multi-plant operator experience across chippers, loaders, stump grinders, and EWP environments
  • Clean drug and alcohol history, the company conducts testing and failure is an automatic disqualifier
  • Stable employment history with genuine tenure at arboricultural or horticultural employers
  • Genuinely committed to building a long-term career in arboriculture in Perth, not using this as a stepping stone to another industry
Why This Role

At 50 to 55 AUD/hr plus 12% super with an early finish every day and long-term local government contracts underpinning the work, this is a role built for a stable, experienced arborist who wants consistency and a lifestyle that actually works. The equipment is there, the contracts are there, and the team is growing.

How to Apply

If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Phone: 0273141927
Email: talent2@standuprecruitment.co.nz
Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.
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