Arborist / Tree Worker

Active Tree Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent stability

Competitive hourly rate + super

Full PPE & uniform

Modern equipment

Ongoing training

Room to grow

Employee benefits program

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Active Tree Services is hiring an Arborist / Tree Worker on a long-term City of Sydney contract. You’ll work across Sydney’s streets, parks and public spaces, delivering hands-on tree care with pride and professionalism.

You’ll coordinate with an experienced crew, set up safe work zones, maintain equipment, and help keep the city safe and green while growing your skills through ongoing training and new ticket opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence (MR/HR highly regarded).
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture (AQF2 or enrollment considered).
• White Card.
• Previous exposure to arboriculture or vegetation management.
• Positive, reliable attitude and team spirit.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on tree work across Sydney’s streets, parks and public spaces.
• Pruning, maintaining and removing trees to keep the city safe and green.
• Set up each job including site prep and safe work zones.
• Check equipment prior to work and work around pedestrians and traffic.
• Communicate clearly with the team and adapt as priorities change.
• Leave locations clean, safe and well presented.

Job description

Some people work in Sydney. You could help care for it.

Join Active Tree Services as an experienced Arborist / Tree Worker on our long-term City of Sydney contract.

Work against the stunning backdrop of Sydney’s harbour, sandstone streets, waterfront parks, established neighbourhoods and unmistakable skyline of one of the world’s most recognised cities, caring for the living urban forest that cools busy streets, creates shade, supports biodiversity and makes Sydney a better place to live, work and visit.

The Role:

Every day brings a different location and challenge. Working alongside an experienced crew, you’ll use practical skill, teamwork and sound judgement to deliver work you can be proud of in a fast-moving public environment.

Your city. Your crew. Your impact.

• Hands-on tree work across Sydney’s streets, parks and public spaces, with an iconic urban landscape as your backdrop
• Pruning, maintaining and removing trees to help keep the city safe and green
• Setting each job up for success—from preparing the site and creating safe work zones to checking equipment before the action begins
• Working confidently around pedestrians, traffic and the energy of a city in motion, while delivering every job with care and professionalism
• Backing your crew through clear communication and adapting together as sites, priorities and conditions change
• Taking pride in your equipment, vehicles and worksite, and leaving every location clean, safe and well presented
• See the visible difference your work makes to places used by thousands of people

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, full-time stability on a high-profile contract
• Competitive hourly rate + super, with reliable ongoing work
• Full PPE and uniform provided so you’re set up from day one
• Modern equipment, machinery and technology to help you work safely and effectively on every job
• Ongoing training and ticket opportunities to help build your skills in arboriculture
• Room to grow into senior field roles, operations, safety, technical or support pathways
• Employee Benefits Program with access to retail discounts and everyday savings
• A safety-first culture where getting everyone Home Safe every day genuinely matters

What you’ll bring:

• Current driver’s licence (MR/HR highly regarded)
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture (however AQF2, or persons currently enrolled in either qualification will be considered)
• White Card
• Previous exposure to arboriculture, vegetation management, grounds maintenance or a similar field-based environment
• A positive, reliable attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely and manage physical outdoor tasks

Great, but not essential:

• Relevant chainsaw, EWP or plant operation tickets
• Previous exposure to local council or streetscape projects
• First Aid / CPR

About Active

Active Tree Services is an Australian-owned business and one of the country’s largest providers of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We work with major cities, governments and utility providers across Australia to help keep our communities safe, green and moving.

We’re proud to be a business where people can build real careers. Through training, support, tickets, apprenticeships and internal development, our people have opportunities to grow into leadership, safety, operations, technical and specialist roles.

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