Vegetation & Forestry Machinery Operator

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group in Sydney is seeking skilled Operators for vegetation projects across NSW/SA, supporting land clearing, corridor maintenance, and forestry-style work on remote access sites. You will join a major projects team delivering high-impact vegetation programs.

Ideal candidates have experience with forestry machinery and a safety-first mindset to operate in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forestry and vegetation machinery.
• Ability to work in remote access sites.
• Commitment to safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate forestry and vegetation machinery (tracked/wheeled harvesters, mulchers/slashers, feller bunchers, excavators with forestry heads).
• Support hand fellers, arborists and ground crews to safely clear and process vegetation.
• Work on linear infrastructure projects, utility corridors and remote access sites.
• Complete JSAs and adhere to environmental and safety controls.
• Maintain equipment and report on status and issues.
• Contribute to high-volume clearing programs with teamwork.

Job description

Australian Infrastructure Projects Group in Sydney is seeking skilled Operators for vegetation projects across NSW/SA, supporting land clearing, corridor maintenance, and forestry-style work on remote access sites. You will join a major projects team delivering high-impact vegetation programs.

Ideal candidates have experience with forestry machinery and a safety-first mindset to operate in challenging environments.