About the Business Welcome to The Arbor Centre, by reputation, a best-in-class business that is constantly engaged with; Landscape Architects and Contractors, Land and Property Developers, Local and State Government, Town Planners, Project Managers and the Public – to deliver a unique blend of tree consultancy, transplanting, surgery and specialist below surface services.
Arbor Centre is based in Wattle Grove and has around twenty three employees.
About the Job We are now looking for a motivated labourer who is able to work consistently and productively in a small team, initially under direct instruction.
This position is a support position to our mature tree transplant team. A major focus of this position will be the preparation of root systems to large trees prior to them being relocated as well as watering trees. The trees that we shift are situated across the metropolitan area.
We are looking for a focused individual who approaches tasks using care, attention to detail, and caries a sound awareness of their surroundings. Horticultural experience and First Aid will be an advantage.
Our Tree Transplant team can experience some occasional travel within WA, with possible interstate and overseas travel on rare occasions.
All our workers are required to operate at high Occupational Health and Safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities To assist the transplant team as directed in all dutiesEnsuring that all necessary vehicles, tools and equipment required for the days works are loaded into various vehicles and ready for use as directedOther duties as directed to facilitate tree transplant operations including (but not limited to):Tree WateringSite preparationGeneral LabouringSite clean upSkills & Experience We will be looking for the following qualifications/skills:
Possession of valid current WA C class manual licence (required)Possession of valid current WA HR class licence (preferred)Police clearance (preferred)Construction Safety Awareness / White Card (required)Possession of Excavator Ticket (Preferred)Possession of Dogging & Rigging Ticket (Preferred)Current First Aid certification (preferred)Experience in the landscaping/horticultural industry (preferred)Demonstrated ability to work as a productive and proactive team memberDemonstrated ability to follow directives as well as exercise initiativeGood communication skills