We're Hiring: Climber / Arborist Apprentice Wanted

Location: Mount Barker, SA (Servicing Greater Adelaide)

Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time (Flexible for the Right Person)

Pay Range: $30–$50/hour (Depending on Experience & Qualifications)

Small Business with big Personality. Room to Grow.

Crows Nest Tree Services is a people focused tree company based in Mount Barker. We primarily handle domestic pruning and removals, with the occasional large tree job. Our team is small, inclusive, and values both personal and professional growth. We’re adaptable and here to support the right person in the right way.

What We’re Looking For:

Ideally, someone with tree climbing experience

Open to apprentices or trainees with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Comfortable working in a small, tight-knit team

Strong communication skills — able to interact well with teammates and clients

Physically fit, safety-focused, and proactive

Friendly, responsible, reliable, and trustworthy

Bonus if you have:

Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820)

Truck license

Traffic control tickets

Your own climbing gear and basic equipment

Why join us:

Small team with a supportive, down-to-earth culture

The 2 owners are also climbers so we understand demands of the job

Clear opportunities for advancement and leadership as the business grows

Flexible hours and adaptable roles based on your needs and goals

Mostly smaller domestic jobs — you won’t be sent up massive trees every day or work you to the bone

We focus on hiring people we know we can work with not just someone who tickets boxes