Arborist
An Arborist climbs, prunes, and cares for trees to manage their health, safety, and structural integrity in Australian residential, commercial, and public space environments.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand from local councils, utilities powerline clearance, and private residential arborists.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
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- TRATrades Recognition AustraliaVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Prune trees using climbing and elevated work platform techniques
- Assess tree health and structural hazards and prepare risk reports
- Apply arboricultural treatments including fertilisation, deep root aeration, and bracing
- Remove trees and manage wood waste using chippers and chainsaws
Skills required
- Tree climbing and aerial rescue competencies
- Chainsaw operation and directional felling safety
- Tree hazard assessment and reporting
- Australian Standards for tree management and amenity arboriculture
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Arboriculture. TRA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL and CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 189, 190, 482, 485, 491, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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