Application Form Thanks for making it this far. It's great to have you here. Step 1 of 6 16% We respect your time and energy, so before we start, there's a little more to read. We want to ensure you're really keen for this job before diving head first into the unknown. Firstly, here's a quick rundown of the Good and the Bad aspects of Tree Planting: The Good and the Bad of Tree Planting Cool, if that all sounds manageable, please read the Info Pack that applies to you. This is all the FAQ's compiled into one document. For Australian Residents For Internationals and WHV Now you really know what we're all about! If it still sounds like your dream job, continue through the Application Form. We're super excited to hear from you! * I have read The Good and The Bad of Tree Planting I have read the Info Pack that applies to me Date of Application MM slash DD slash YYYY Who are you?First off, we'd like to get to know who you are, please share some of your personal details so we can get in contact with you.Name* First Last PhoneEmail Address* Country of Citizenship* Your current location?*Where are you now, so we have an idea if you have to travel far to get to our projects Working with usThanks! Now lets get an idea of your plans - when could you start, how long can you commit etcWhat is your status for Working in Australia?* I am an Aussie or Kiwi and can legally work in Australia I have a working holiday visa I have another visa I am looking into Visas but I have not applied yet I don't meet the visa requirements (eg. over 31 years old). I need to look at sponsorship options. What is your working timeframe?*When are you looking to start work, and for roughly how long Planting Season - Winter (May - September 2025) Future seasons Other Other (please explain) What positions are you interested in applying for?* Tree Planter Quality Checker Tree Runner Team Leader Are you applying with anyone else? If so, who? Your ExperienceAwesome... now we'd love to hear a bit about what kind of work you've done before. We realise not everyone has planted trees before, but there are lots of things that could still make you stand out from the crowd. Let us hear them!How many years/seasons of Forestry Tree Planting have you done?*What companies/where?So we can understand what style of planting you are used to. Other things to mention?Please describe other work experience, personal endeavours, hobbies or passions that would show us that you would have the GRIT, motivation and positive attitude to be able to learn quickly and succeed as a Tree Planter.Piecework*Our tree planters are paid on a Piecework pay system, meaning paid per tree planted. Do you understand this and realise that it takes self-motivation and hard work to reach daily quotas. Once you get the hang of the job, you can make well above the award rates. I've worked PW before and I totally get it I've never worked on PW before but I understand it I'm more of an hourly person Have you got any current tickets, qualifications, licenses?Check all that apply Forestry courses or Certifications First Aid/CPR Training Chainsaw Experience or Cert Chemical Spray or ACDC Drivers License Auto Drivers License Manual Driving with Trailer experience ATV/Quad Bike experience General Mechanical skills General Small Engine skills Have you had any experience in leadership positions? Forestry-related or other.Please describe Your PersonalityOk, now that we know what skills you have... we'd really like to know about who you are as a person. We spend tons of time together as a crew so we love to make sure our crew dynamic is harmonious. Will you Survive? Please describe a time that you were pushed to your absolute limit, and how you made it through to the other side.We want to know that you have the physical and mental strength to make it as a tree planter. We work in up to 40 degree heat, 100% humidity, pouring rain, and bugs... do you like bugs? Describe yourself in 5 wordsThere are always things to help out with on and off the work site. What could you bring to the crew that would lend a helping hand?Anything from a stellar sense of humour to awesome playlists, a love of making brownies, epic party organiser... or some pretty good handyman skills!What is your main motivation for getting into this kind of work?Where did you hear about this job?*Facebook AdFacebook JobsFacebook GroupInstagramBackpacker Job BoardIndeed.com.auNRM JobsOur WebsiteWord of mouth ReferencesPlease provide 2 work references. If they are international, please provide their email address. Name First Last Company and Position PhoneEmail Name First Last Company and Position PhoneEmail Upload your ResumeIf you'd like to add supporting documents, please upload here. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 4. Δ
