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Aspect Tree Management Pty Ltd

Arborist - Team Leader - Council Contracts

Trades & Services / Automotive Trades

Posted 13/03/2026
Closes 27/03/2026

Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Join a Leading Arboriculture Company – Team Leader Wanted

Location: Ardeer, Victoria
Type: Full-time with Fortnightly RDOs

Aspect Tree Management is a trusted name in Arboriculture, specialising in tree care for government and commercial clients across Greater Melbourne. Since 2010, we’ve built our reputation on safety, professionalism, and results. With over 80 staff across three depots—and growing—we’re proud to be one of Victoria’s leading arboriculture providers.

We’re expanding and looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Ardeer depot. If you’re looking for long-term stability, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to advance your skills in a high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

  • Consistent Workload: Secure, year-round contracts with councils and utilities.

  • Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates + overtime + LAHA where applicable. Work vehicle for the right applicant.

  • Work-Life Balance: Fortnightly RDOs and full leave entitlements, working in a large team means scheduling time off is flexible.

  • Career Growth: Leadership pathways and access to nationally recognised training including Diploma in Arb, TRAQ. When you grow we grow!

  • Professional Culture: Positive team environment with experienced mentors and supportive leadership.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

  • Working in and directing EWP crews for street tree pruning under electrical line clearance regulations

  • Responsive tree work for council clients after hours or during storm events

  • Daily crew management for tree pruning and removals in parks and reserves, making trees safe and enjoyable for all

  • Roadside vegetation management in rural areas ensuring safer roads

  • Auditing and scoping tree maintenance programs

  • Managing spot project works

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for team players with a strong work ethic, interested in the Arboriculture industry, who take pride in their work and safe operation.

This role will suit sometime keen to level up and expand their role as a Team Leader with opportunities to manage project works and the possibility to grow and develop the role further for the right applicant.

Favourable Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with electrical line clearance pruning

  • Cert II in ESI (or willingness to obtain)

  • Manual MR Truck Licence

  • EWP High Risk Work Licence (over 11m)

  • White Card

  • Cert III in Arboriculture

  • Diploma of Arboriculture

  • 3+ Years Industry Experience


Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your arboriculture career, or just want to learn more, get in touch.

📧 George Siems[email protected]
🌐 Aspect Tree Management is an equal opportunity employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Applications open to:

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