Real outdoor work, fair pay and a strong team. Rivercity Environmental is hiring arborists, climbing arborists, EWP operators, landscape labourers, horticulturists, ground crew and apprentices for arboriculture, tree work, council and outdoor jobs across Brisbane (Brissy / Brisso) and the wider SEQ region right now.
Rivercity Environmental has been delivering arboriculture, horticulture, grounds maintenance and landscape construction across Brisbane for more than 26 years. We are a long-standing Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government supplier — which means consistent, year-round work on visible public-realm jobs across the Brisbane region.
Crews are dispatched from our depots in Slacks Creek (south Brisbane / Logan) and Lawnton (north Brisbane / Moreton Bay), working on parks, road corridors, schools, council reserves and major streetscape upgrades from the inner suburbs out through the eastern, northern, southern and western corridors.
You will work alongside experienced arborists, ticketed plant operators, qualified horticulturists and apprentices on programs that include the Brisbane 2 Million Trees revegetation work, CBD streetscape upgrades, council mowing rosters, and reactive storm and tree response. Pay is fair, work is consistent year-round, and there are real pathways from labourer to ticketed operator to crew leader.
Active vacancies and ongoing recruitment across Brisbane and the surrounding suburbs. Tickets are an advantage — attitude is non-negotiable.
Climbing arborists, EWP operators, ground crew and tree workers for pruning, removals and council tree-asset programs across Brisbane.
Landscape labourers, planting crews, mowing operators and grounds maintenance teams for parks, road corridors and commercial sites across Brisbane.
Apprentice arborists, horticulture trainees and entry-level outdoor labourers — start your career in arboriculture or landscaping in Brisbane.
Slacks Creek and Lawnton depots — short commutes whether you are north or south of the river.
Long-running Brisbane City Council and government programs mean stable, year-round outdoor work.
Pathways into chainsaw, EWP, climbing, MR/HR and chemical handling tickets — paid for the right people.
Be part of high-profile work like the Brisbane 2 Million Trees program and CBD streetscape upgrades.
Brisbane jobs are dispatched from our depots at Slacks Creek (Logan / south Brisbane) and Lawnton (north Brisbane / Moreton Bay). Most field staff start and finish their day at the depot, with crews moving to job sites across the Brisbane LGA.
Suburbs & areas we cover from Brisbane: Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane, New Farm, Eagle Farm, Fortitude Valley, Chermside, Mt Gravatt, Indooroopilly, Carindale, Wynnum, Sunnybank, Toowong, Sandgate, Aspley, Mansfield.
We hire arborists, climbing arborists, EWP operators, ground crew, landscape labourers, planting crews, mowing operators, brushcutter operators, horticulturists, machine operators, apprentices and entry-level outdoor staff across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs.
Cert III Arboriculture or Horticulture, EWP / chainsaw / climbing tickets and a White Card are all advantageous. We also hire entry-level staff and apprentices in Brisbane based on attitude and reliability — tickets can be earned on the job for the right people.
You start and finish at our Slacks Creek (south) or Lawnton (north) depot, then work on parks, road corridors, council reserves, schools, commercial sites and project sites across the Brisbane City Council LGA — including the CBD, inner suburbs and outer Brisbane.
Pay depends on the role, tickets and experience. Entry-level outdoor labourers typically sit in the $55–65k range, ticketed crew and skilled landscapers $65–80k, and qualified climbing arborists / EWP operators $80–110k+ when you factor in penalty rates and on-call work.
Yes — we hire apprentice arborists and horticulture trainees in Brisbane every year. Apply via the portal and indicate you are looking for an apprenticeship pathway.
Hit the Apply Online button on this page. You will be taken to our official careers portal at portal.river-city.com.au where the application takes about two minutes. Our team reviews submissions weekly and contacts shortlisted Brisbane candidates by phone.
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Brisbane (also written Brisso or Brissy) is one of our biggest hiring regions, with crews working out of two depots — Slacks Creek in the south and Lawnton in the north. We are constantly recruiting outdoor staff in Brisbane and across South East Queensland (SEQ), so if you are looking for a local outdoor job, an arboriculture or tree work career, council and government work, or just dependable hands-on work near you, send your details through.
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Submit your application today and our team will review you for current and upcoming Brisbane positions.
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