Tree work in Australia.

[toby_hm]

Hi,
I'm currently working and training to be a climber for a tree surgery company based in the UK.
I'm hoping that, once I've got my tickets, and a decent amount of experience under my belt, to travel abroad to Australia on a working holiday visa.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has already done this, or indeed something similar, & could give me some advice on;
-finding a company to work for,
-finding accommodation,
-roughly how long planning takes,
-upfront costs & transporting gear,
-average wages
& anything else that is worth noting.

I don't plan to go for at least a couple of years but I'd like to get a rough idea of how much planning it's going to involve.

Thanks very much.


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[snowyman]

It's a big place, most UK guys seem to head for Brisbane I don't know why really except there is work there. I prefer Sydney but Melbourne has some good work and so does Perth.

Have a look at The Arbor Age magazine, new format and has some classified ads with some jobs. http://trademags.com.au/aa/ Keep an eye on that, and there's a few aussies here might help.

There's a facebook page, might be better for you. https://www.facebook.com/arborage/timeline

 

[imagineero]

Drop us a line in a couple years and I'll give you some info.

 

[snowyman]

Guess he's really interested.

 

[Stihlmadd]

He better get used to doing big trees fast.

 

[derwoodii]

there always work to be found land look about

Note our summer or even winter temperatures may be an avoid factor many go north but find can not hack the heat

look about here maybe some leads https://www.facebook.com/VictorianTreeIndustryOrganisation
or put yourself down with any of the bigger labour hire firms Horner Skilled they always seem to be chasin Arb blokes

quik search finds this page

http://www.hays.com.au/advice-services/coming-to-australia-784

and these jobs

http://www.hays.com.au/search?conte...ds=&domainId=22&sort=date:D:L:d1&savedsearch=

 

[deppjohn92]

It seems really interesting that you wish to come to Australia…Most Welcome In advance. For any kind of assistance, you can easily find companies from local business sites of Australia like:-

1. http://www.truelocal.com.au/
2. http://www.startlocal.com.au/
3. http://businesslistings.net.au/
Also above mentioned Facebook pages are another good option. From my side I am giving you a list of a few top tree care companies in Australia; I hope it is of help to you :-

http://www.taylorstrees.com.au/, http://www.plateautrees.com.au/, http://www.travstrees.com.au/, www.totaltreecare.com.au, http://tree-care.com.au/, http://www.treetec.net.au/