Climbing Arborist — Master Canopy Technician

Active Tree Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDOs

Daily travel allowances

Overtime opportunities

PPE and uniforms provided

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Active Tree Services is seeking qualified climbers to work across Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Evelyn, Kinglake and surrounding areas in Victoria. You will climb canopies to prune or remove branches near electrical networks and follow strict safety protocols while supporting long-term career development.

The role involves travel across the region with opportunities for overtime, competitive hourly pay, and access to modern machinery and PPE.

Qualifications

• Previous climbing experience
• Current Drivers Licence (essential)
• Ability to live away from home when required
• White card (desirable)
• First aid/CPR (desirable)
• MR/HR Truck Licence (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Climb and prune or remove branches growing too close to the electricity network
• Maintain safe clearances to reduce outages, fires and storm damage
• Work across varied sites in Victoria with different access challenges

Skills

Climbing experience

Driver's Licence

Willing to travel/live away

Tools

MR/HR Truck Licence

Job description

Active Tree Services is seeking qualified climbers to work across Lilydale, Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Evelyn, Kinglake and surrounding areas in Victoria. You will climb canopies to prune or remove branches near electrical networks and follow strict safety protocols while supporting long-term career development.

The role involves travel across the region with opportunities for overtime, competitive hourly pay, and access to modern machinery and PPE.