Australia working conditions?

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This isnt far off the mark but there are some companies doing the right thing.

 

I can only comment on my area. Council do have there own arborists. Mostly from a non arb specific back ground though. when you get here you can enrol on a TAFE course to do the Level 5 Diploma in Horticulture/ Arb. course. This is the base consultanncy qualification. You can submit your present qualifications as evidence for Record of Prior Learning (RPL). This will negate the need to complete the whole course as you may be awarded certain modules as a result.

 

The industry here has come a long way in the last 5 years but the "Joe Bloggs Tree Lopping" end of the scale is diabolical!! Most companies are coming round to the fact that helmets MUST be worn and chaps Must be warn when using a saw...yes, even for one cut! I think the industry in a similar place to where it was in the UK 10 years ago and it is moving forward. If your going to climb, find one of the companies leading the way.

 

I cant see that Council would offer sponsership for a position that it could fill from within the country but I may be wrong. Council dont pay as well as the private sector either.

 

What quals and experience do you have and where are you thinking of living?

 

have a look at arbjobs there is plenty there

 

Good luck, its a massive move but a fantastic lifestyle!

 

Hi Stavros,

 

Thanks for the reply and I do apologize for the delay in responding.

 

Iv been climbing for five years and Im about to finish my degree in arboriculture. I really enjoy climbing, as we all do, but Im not lost to the fact that this must come to an end some day. Im not sure on where I want to live just yet, Im open to suggestions. I was thinking anywhere from Brisbane down and along to Melbourne.