Assistant Arborist/ Tree maintenance

Job Number: 624

External Description:

• Permanent Full-time role + pool vehicle provided
• Outdoor, M-F hours (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) across Melbourne.
• Are you ready to Make your Mark?

Career opportunity for Cert III Horticulturist or Cert III Arborist! Join our Tree Maintenance Team for hands-on, outdoor tree maintenance across Melbourne.

BildGroup is all about helping you fulfill your potential in a place that inspires you to bring your best, supports your journey every step of the way and cares about you.  How will you make your mark?

BildGroup Landscape Team is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Arborist Assistant / Tree Maintenance Team Member to join our small, professional Arborist Team with a focus on tree establishment. While our operational base is in Campbellfield, the role will involve daily travel to various client sites across Melbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for tree establishment and horticulture to develop their career in tree management.

You will be responsible for the hands-on care and maintenance of a diverse tree inventory across various sites, ensuring successful establishment while they remain healthy, in good form and visually appealing.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

• Performing scheduled tree care tasks, including formative pruning, planting, mulching and watering.
• Monitoring the tree population for pests and diseases and assisting in implementing integrated pest management plans.
• Assess tree structure and form, and perform remedial pruning as needed.
• Applying your horticultural knowledge to ensure optimal tree establishment and growth, particularly for newly planted stock.
• Ensuring all work sites are safe, clean, and comply with OHS standards.
• Operating and maintaining various tools and equipment.
• Assisting the Arborist in reporting on tree conditions and works completed.

What You’ll bring to the Team:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture.
• Previous experience in a similar role, working with juvenile trees to ensure successful establishment.
• Experience in a nursery setting, demonstrating strong knowledge of Tree Identification, plant health and formative pruning would also be considered.
• An understanding of Australian Standards, Pruning of Amenity Trees.
• The ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, and effectively as part of a small, focused team.
• A current and valid Australian Driver's Licence.

Why You’ll Love Working with Bild Group:

At Bild, we focus on doing great work together with teamwork, trust, and respect. You’ll be joining a company that nurtures your professional development and celebrates your individual strengths.

• Permanent, Full-Time Security: Enjoy the stability of a permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM).
• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate and paid weekly.
• Tools of the Trade: A pool vehicle will be provided for travel between client sites as required.
• Career Development: Work directly alongside experienced Arborists and gain valuable specialist knowledge.

Ready to Make your Mark?

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, lead, and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply, and one of our Talent Team members will be in touch for a confidential conversation.

We are managing this recruitment process directly. We kindly ask agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity unless approached by our Talent Acquisition team.

BildGroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Job Number: 320

Talent Pool / Marketing Title: Assistant Arborist/ Tree maintenance

Location_formattedLocationLong: Campbellfield, Victoria AU