Arboriculturist

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The Arboriculturist will be responsible for:
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• Assessing\n the health, condition, growth, and structural integrity of Christmas trees\n and other trees, including identifying pests, diseases, nutrient\n deficiencies, and environmental stressors.
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• Pruning,\n trimming, shaping, planting, and maintaining trees to promote healthy\n growth, safety, presentation, and commercial quality.
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• Implementing\n tree care and treatment programs, including fertilising, watering, weed\n control, pest and disease control, chemical application, and soil or\n plantation maintenance.
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• Maintaining\n irrigation systems, tree support systems, tools, equipment, and plantation\n areas to ensure effective and safe tree management operations.
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• Removing,\n managing, recycling, or disposing of dead, diseased, damaged, or\n unsuitable trees in accordance with business and safety requirements.
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• Supervising\n and training casual staff in safe tree care, planting, pruning,\n maintenance, chemical handling, waste management, and recycling practices.
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  Skills and Experience<\/b>
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  To be successful in this role, applicants should have:
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  • Strong\n knowledge of arboriculture, tree biology, tree species, growth patterns,\n and tree\-care requirements.
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  • Practical\n experience in assessing tree health, diagnosing pests and diseases, and\n implementing suitable treatment programs.
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  • Demonstrated\n ability to prune, trim, shape, plant, and maintain trees safely and\n effectively.
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  • Knowledge\n of fertilisation, irrigation, soil management, weed control, and\n plantation maintenance practices.
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  • Understanding\n of chemical handling, safe application of sprays and fertilisers, and\n relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
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  • Ability\n to use arboriculture and horticultural tools and equipment safely,\n including chainsaws, handsaws, pruning equipment, spraying equipment, and\n irrigation tools.
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  • Strong\n risk awareness and ability to identify hazards associated with tree work,\n equipment use, chemicals, and outdoor plantation environments.
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  • Good\n communication skills and the ability to supervise, train, and coordinate\n casual staff.
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  • Strong\n problem\-solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions\n regarding tree health, treatment, maintenance, and presentation.
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  • A\n commitment to environmental responsibility, tree preservation principles,\n and sustainable waste and recycling practices.
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    Qualifications, Licences and Requirements<\/b>
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    Applicants must have:
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    • A\n relevant qualification in Arboriculture, Horticulture, or a closely\n related field, such as an AQF Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, or\n equivalent; or<\/b>
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    • At\n least 3 years of relevant full\-time experience in arboriculture, tree\n care, horticulture, or a closely related role where formal qualifications\n are not held.
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    • At\n least 2 years of relevant practical experience in tree care, pruning, tree\n maintenance, plantation tree management, or arboriculture.
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    • Knowledge\n of safe chemical handling and willingness to maintain relevant training\n and certifications.
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    • Physical\n fitness and capacity to perform outdoor work, including pruning, planting,\n lifting, operating equipment, and working in varying weather conditions.
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    • Current\n driver\u2019s licence is desirable.
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    • Chainsaw,\n chemical handling, first aid, working at heights, or related safety\n tickets are desirable.
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      Important Eligibility Requirement<\/b>
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      Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in Australia.
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      Additional Information<\/b>
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      This is a full\-time, permanent position based in Dural, NSW.
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      The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a\npositive attitude, reliability, safety awareness, and a commitment to\ncontinuous professional development in arboriculture and plantation tree\nmanagement.
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      Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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      This job advertisement is posted by At Ease Solutions on\nbehalf of The Purple Lion Group Pty Ltd T/A Dural Christmas Tree Farm.
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