Lead Climber-arborist (Newtown)

We’re looking for a **qualified, experienced climbing arborist** to join the Why Arb team in Hobart. You’ll be carrying out all aspects of professional tree work — from technical removals and fine pruning through to hedge maintenance, stump grinding and ecological habitat carving.

You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism, good humour, and pride in what we do. Every day is different — different sites, different trees, different clients. We structure our workload to avoid burnout, so it’s not big days every day.

What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a competent climbing arborist with **level 3** or equivalent
- Strong understanding of modern climbing techniques and safe work practices
- Ability to prune to **Australian Standards (AS4373-2007)**:

- Capable of leading a small team and planning daily operations
- Comfortable operating and maintaining equipment such as chippers and stump grinders
- Honest, safe, hardworking, and passionate about trees
- Someone who enjoys what they do — and can have fun doing it

**Requirements**:

- **White Card (Construction Induction)**
- essential
- **Manual Driver’s Licence** (MR/HR highly regarded)
- **First Aid & CPR**
- advantageous
- **Willingness to undertake medical and drug/alcohol testing**:

- Moderate mechanical aptitude (advantageous)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and initiative
- Good written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer
- A fantastic place to work with a supportive, down-to-earth team
- Variety of projects across Hobart and southern Tasmania
- Opportunities to develop and expand your arboricultural skills
- Contemporary, well-maintained equipment
- A culture built on trust, safety, humour and a shared love for trees

About Why Arb

At Why Arb, we believe professionalism and passion can go hand-in-hand. We combine high-quality arboricultural work with a genuine respect for the environment and the people we work with.

**Our why is the trees. What’s yours?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20
- 40 per week

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qmlhl