Arborist / Tree Worker

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 looking for an experienced Arborist to join our long-term City of Sydney contract, supporting essential tree maintenance works across the city.

From streetscapes and parks to busy public spaces, this role will see you out on site each day supporting pruning, maintenance and removal works that help keep Sydney safe, green and looking its best.

If you enjoy physical work, variety, and being part of a team that gets the job done properly, this is a great opportunity to build your career in arboriculture with a business that backs its people.

The Role:

As an Arborist, you’ll support the delivery of day-to-day tree maintenance, pruning and removal works as part of a hands-on crew. You’ll be involved in job preparation, site setup, equipment checks and general tree work activities, helping make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Your work will include:

• 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 each day
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, quality and customer outcomes

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, full-time stability with a long-term City of Sydney contract
• Competitive hourly rate + super, with reliable ongoing work
• Full PPE and uniform provided so you’re set up from day one
• Work with modern equipment, machinery and technology across a high-profile city contract
• 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
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards
• 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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