24/07/2026
π³ WE'RE HIRING β Young, NSW π³
Hilltops Vegetation Services is looking for an experienced Leading Hand Arborist to lead our tree crew day to day in the field.
Full-time permanent position, with above-award wages negotiable on experience.
About the role:
π² Leading a small tree crew on removals, pruning, storm work and vegetation management
π² Planning and setting up jobs, including site inspections and risk assessments
π² Implementing SWMS and site inductions
π² Running jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard
π² Completing job sheets and site paperwork accurately and on time
π² Opportunity for career progression to Operations Manager as the business grows
You'll need:
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Cert III in Arboriculture, or working towards it
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Chainsaw ticket, EWP ticket, climbing and demonstrated felling experience
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Crew leadership or supervisory experience
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White Card
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Willing to undergo a police check
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Current driver's licence
A bonus if you have:
πΉ MR, HR or HC licence
πΉ Experience with excavators, wood chippers, stump grinders and pozi track with brushcutter attachment
πΉ Experience on government or council contracts
πΉ Experience using a smartphone or tablet for job records β we're moving towards app-based job sheets and reporting
We're a family-owned local business working with councils, government and health clients across the Hilltops, Riverina and ACT. You'll be working with late-model, purpose-built plant, including our Merlo grapple saw machine.
π© Send your resume and tickets to [email protected] or call Tony on 0417 026 330 for a confidential chat.
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