Arborist / Tree Worker

Active Tree Services; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Fortnightly RDOs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Benefits Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Active Tree Services is growing its VIC Commercial team and is looking for an experienced Arborist / all-rounder to join as a permanent full-time role. Based at Bayswater, you’ll work across varied commercial projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria, with some travel depending on the work.

This is a growing team offering secure full-time work, with strong career pathways and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence (MR or HR licence advantageous).
• Relevant industry experience and tickets – chainsaw, EWP etc.
• Climbing and/or EWP capability highly regarded.
• Certificate III in Arboriculture (highly regarded).
• White Card and First Aid (great to have).
• Cert 2 ESI (Electrical Safety Industry) (nice to have).

Skills

Driver's license

MR/HR licence advantageous

Chainsaw

EWP

Climbing

White Card

First Aid

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

Active Tree Services is growing its VIC Commercial team, and we’re looking for an experienced Arborist / all-rounder to join us in a dedicated permanent full-time role.

With our depot based in Bayswater, you’ll work across varied commercial projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. No two days will look the same, with opportunities to work across different sites, clients and project types, plus some travel depending on the work.

Why join Active?

This is a great opportunity to step into a growing commercial team with secure full-time work, real variety, and room to develop as the team continues to expand.

• Competitive package – negotiable based on skills and experience
• Permanent full-time role
• Bayswater-based depot, working across Melbourne and regional Victoria
• Fortnightly RDOs, overtime and applicable allowances
• Varied commercial work across different projects and locations
• Clear career pathways – many of our leaders started on the tools
• Ongoing training and development to support your growth
• Employee Benefits Program – discounts with major retailers
• Employee Assistance Program
• strong safety-first culture – getting home safe matters to us

What you’ll need

• Current driver’s licence (MR or HR licence advantageous)
• Relevant industry experience and tickets – chainsaw, EWP etc.
• Climbing and/or EWP capability highly regarded
• Certificate III in Arboriculture (highly regarded)

Great, but not essential:

• White Card and First Aid
• Cert 2 ESI (Electrical Supply Industry)

If you’re an experienced Arborist or Tree Worker looking for variety, stability and a growing team, we want to hear from you!

Who are Active?

We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our environment safe and green.

At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.

Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au