Arborist — Permanent City Contract Tree Maintenance & Pruning

Active Tree Services; Waterloo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive pay + super

PPE provided

Modern equipment

Training opportunities

Career growth

Employee discounts

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Active Tree Services is seeking an experienced Arborist to join a long-term City of Sydney contract, supporting pruning, maintenance and removal across parks and streets.

You'll work in a hands-on crew with a strong safety focus, participate in job prep, equipment checks and site tidy-up, and have access to ongoing training, modern equipment and career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence (MR/HR highly regarded).
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture (AQF2 acceptable or enrolled).
• White Card.
• Experience in arboriculture or vegetation management or similar field-based environment.
• Positive, reliable attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage outdoor tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a hands-on tree crew across the City of Sydney contract.
• Supporting daily tree maintenance activities across parks, streets and public spaces.
• Supporting pruning, tree maintenance and tree removal works.
• Assisting with job preparation, site setup, equipment checks and tidy-up.
• Communicating clearly with crew members, supervisors and operations leaders.
• Helping care for equipment, vehicles, materials and site requirements.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, quality and customer outcomes.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Safety-conscious

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture

White Card

Job description

Active Tree Services is seeking an experienced Arborist to join a long-term City of Sydney contract, supporting pruning, maintenance and removal across parks and streets.

You'll work in a hands-on crew with a strong safety focus, participate in job prep, equipment checks and site tidy-up, and have access to ongoing training, modern equipment and career growth within a supportive team.