20+ years

in the industry

Long term

government contracts

Victorian

owned and operated

50+

team members

We're not your average tree company

 

At Arborcraft, we run council, commercial, and infrastructure contracts across Victoria - parks, schools, ELC, biosecurity work, and everything in between. The work is varied, the standards are high, and the team knows what they're doing.

We've built our safety culture with input from the people on the tools - not handed down from a desk. We own our equipment rather than hiring it in.

And when someone flags a problem or a better way of doing things, we listen. That's not corporate marketing speak. It's just how we operate. 

 

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Work that keeps you sharp

Council and commercial contracts mean genuine variety - reactive work, pruning runs, habitat installations, biosecurity, confined-space jobs. No two weeks look the same. Whether you're on the tools, operating machinery, or running a crew, you won't get stuck doing the same thing on repeat.

Safety first

Security you can plan around

We’ve secured multiple long-term state and local government contracts. While others scramble for residential work gig to gig, our team has consistent work and steady pay. In an industry where that’s genuinely rare, it matters.

Partnerships

A culture that's built with you

Our Life-Saving Rules were developed with input from workers on the ground, not handed down from management. You have the right to stop work. You have the right to be heard. We share knowledge rather than hoarding it, and we invest in equipment that makes your job safer and easier.

Current opportunities

 

We're currently looking for people across the following roles.

If yours isn't listed, scroll down and register your interest anyway - we're always keen to hear from good people.

 

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Climbing arborist

Full-time · Melbourne and surrounds

Council and commercial contracts mean real variety - parks, habitat installations, biosecurity, confined-space work. You won't be doing the same job twice. We work alongside our own cranes, which means bigger, more technical jobs than many companies can take on. If you're a competent climber who's serious about doing things properly, we'd like to talk.

What we're looking for

Certificate III in Arboriculture (or currently completing)
Minimum 4 years' climbing experience
Chainsaw licence and Senior First Aid
EWP ticket and Traffic Management
Current MR licence
White Card
Elevated rescue ticket desirable

Chipper operator

Full-time · Melbourne and surrounds

You’re the one keeping the job site moving. Our chipper operator role sits within our council and infrastructure crews - consistent work, steady hours, and a team that actually looks after its equipment. We run modern, well-maintained machinery and expect our operators to take the same approach.

What we're looking for

MR licence minimum (HR preferred)
Chipper ticket
Chainsaw ticket and White Card
Senior First Aid
Traffic Management ticket
Experience operating groundwork equipment on commercial or council work
Certificate II in ESI desirable

ESI arborist

Full-time · Melbourne and surrounds

Electrical safety interface work requires a different level of focus - and attracts a different kind of operator. We hold long-term council contracts that include significant ESI scope, so this isn't a one-off project. It's ongoing, structured work with a team that takes safety seriously. Our Life-Saving Rules were developed with the people on the tools, not handed down from a desk.

What we're looking for

Current ESI clearance - Certificate II in ESI
Experience working within electrical exclusion zones on council or infrastructure contracts
Chainsaw licence, White Card, Senior First Aid
MR licence
Traffic Management ticket

Is this the right fit?

We're not for everyone, and that's fine. If you want varied, challenging work with a team that cares about doing things properly - you'll fit in well. If you're tired of wondering where next month's job is coming from, or fed up with being talked at instead of listened to, this might be the change you're after. We work across climbing, grounds, ELC, machinery operation, consulting, and administration. Whatever your background, if you're motivated, safety-conscious, and want to grow - we'd like to hear from you.