Tree Workers - Entry Level

Active Tree Services; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Living Away From Home allowances

Travel allowances

Industry-leading machinery

Employee discounts

Home Safe Every Day

Job summary

Active Tree Services in Wangaratta is seeking motivated Chipper Operators. No prior tree work experience is required as training is provided. You will support vegetation works, gain core skills, and have a pathway toward becoming an EWP Operator or a Climber over time.

Duties include setting up safe worksites, site cleanup and safety observations, and ground cutting with a chainsaw. The role offers real progression and hands-on training in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunities with training provided.
• No previous experience required; suitable for motivated applicants.
• Clear pathway progression toward EWP Operator or Climber with time.

Responsibilities

• Setting up a safe worksite.
• Site clean‑up & Safety observing.
• Ground cutting using a chainsaw.

Skills

MR/HR Truck licence

Work safely

Willing to live away

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture

Chainsaw operation cert (level 1 & 2) desirable

ESI cert 2 desirable

Elevated Work Platform licence desirable

Job description

Apply now Job no: 493661
Work type: Permanent full time
Location: Wangaratta
Categories: Chipper

We’re looking for motivated Chipper Operators to join our team, supporting vegetation works across Wangaratta and surrounding areas. These are entry-level opportunities, so no previous experience is required — we’re happy to provide training for the right people.

If you do bring hands‑on experience in tree work, vegetation management, landscaping, civil, utilities, traffic control, or similar outdoor labouring roles, we’d love to hear from you!

Tree Worker / Pathway Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who is new to the industry, or already has some exposure to tree work and is looking to build on that foundation. You’ll support vegetation works while developing your skills across core activities, with the opportunity to progress into an EWP Operator or Climber pathway over time. Duties may include:

• Setting up a safe worksite
• Site clean‑up & Safety observing
• Ground cutting using a chainsaw

Why choose Active?

• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• Hourly rate between $33 - $38, inclusive of superannuation (higher rates available based on experience)
• Living AwayFromHome & Travel Allowances+ Fortnightly RDO’s
• Access toindustry‑leadingmachinery and technology
• Employee Benefits Program with discounts across major retailers
• Strong safety awareness, an organisation that makes sure you are Home Safe Every day!

Do you have?

• MR/HR Truck licence (highly regarded)
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

Great, but not essential:

• White card
• First aid/CPR
• Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) is desirable
• ESI cert 2 (highly regarded)
• An Elevated Work Platform licence (highly regarded)
• Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture (highly regarded)

Who are Active?

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

Our people and the teams they work in are the most important and valued part of Active. Visit our website to learn more about our people, customers, and communities in which we work.