Operations Leader – Vegetation Management

Active Tree Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Tree Services, Australia's leading vegetation management company, is seeking an energetic Operations Manager to lead a substantial portfolio across Melbourne's north and north-eastern suburbs and surrounding regional areas.

You will mentor Supervisors and crews, drive safety, productivity and client outcomes, manage subcontractors and fleet resources, and shape the future of our operations with strong commercial acumen and decisive leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Vegetation Management, Utility Arboriculture or Line Clearance Operations.
• Proven experience leading operational teams in a high-volume, fast-paced field environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors and contractor networks.
• Strong commercial capability including budget accountability and P&L exposure.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Supervisors, Crew Leaders and operational teams.
• Drive safety, productivity, quality and customer outcomes across the portfolio.
• Manage subcontractor performance and contractor networks for long-term partnerships.
• Influence P&L performance through commercial decision-making and cost control.
• Identify revenue opportunities within contracts and emerging markets.
• Develop client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and equipment readiness with the fleet division.
• Lead workforce planning, forecasting and resource management.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve productivity and profitability.
• Ensure safety, compliance and flawless operations across all work programs.
• Travel across Victoria to support operations and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vegetation Management

Utility Arboriculture

Line Clearance Operations

P&L exposure

Budget accountability

Subcontractor management

Strategic thinking

Driver's license

Job description

Active Tree Services, Australia's leading vegetation management company, is seeking an energetic Operations Manager to lead a substantial portfolio across Melbourne's north and north-eastern suburbs and surrounding regional areas.

You will mentor Supervisors and crews, drive safety, productivity and client outcomes, manage subcontractors and fleet resources, and shape the future of our operations with strong commercial acumen and decisive leadership.