Trainee Tree Climber

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? ETS is seeking physically fit, safety-conscious individuals with a passion for the outdoors to join our team as Trainee Climbers. This is your chance to learn industry-leading climbing and rigging techniques from experienced professionals while working on the AusNet vegetation management contract.

As a Tree Climber and member of an ETS crew, your day will consist of climbing trees and using equipment to trim vegetation at heights and around powerlines. You will also work alongside another Climber and take turns acting as Safety Observer/Ground worker.

What we offer:

Competitive pay rates, climbing allowance ($60 per day) & 12.0% Super

Training in Tree climbing techniques and safe use of rigging and climbing equipment

Work life balance with fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)

Employee Assist Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development (internal and external)

Uniform & PPE provided

Staff loan and pay back options to help you get your own climbing equipment

About you:

Some knowledge of the vegetation/arboriculture industry desirable

Physically fit and not afraid of heights

Cert 3 in Arboriculture – highly regarded

General Construction Safety White Card – essential

Manual drivers license unrestricted and valid is essential, MR Truck license - desirable

Skills to operate chainsaws, chippers and other equipment

Highly safety conscious

Excellent teamwork skills and the confidence to interact professionally with clients and the community members.

This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to join a stable and committed team, and the potential for future advancement.

About us:

Since 1981, ETS has focused on delivering cost effective, efficient and sustainable utility maintenance services across the country. Our clients include the major utility companies covering power, water and gas; local, state and Federal Government departments; and major transport infrastructure companies servicing the rail and road networks across the country.

We are working together making communities safer through reliable and efficient services to utilities.

To apply:

If you like working year-round, want steady employment, enjoy diversity in arboriculture work and opportunities to grow your career, we would like to hear from you.

We are also connected socially so check us out at or visit us on:

Facebook - @ETSInfrastructureManagement

Instagram - @ETSInfrastructureManagement

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australian Resident will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Tree Climber? Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? What's your expected hourly rate?

ETS Infrastructure Management has been at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure landscape for over 40 years, pioneering innovation and excellence and helping to shape the future of our industry.

Over the years we've diversified our services while remaining true to our foundations. Now with over 1,100 employees, ETS stands tall with 40 depots strategically positioned across Australia.

Australian owned, we operate across multiple sectors including vegetation management, electrical and water metering services and fleet. This is possible through the strength of our skilled personnel and one of the most extensive privately owned plant and equipment fleet in Australia.

ETS Infrastructure Management has been at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure landscape for over 40 years, pioneering innovation and excellence and helping to shape the future of our industry.

Over the years we've diversified our services while remaining true to our foundations. Now with over 1,100 employees, ETS stands tall with 40 depots strategically positioned across Australia.

Australian owned, we operate across multiple sectors including vegetation management, electrical and water metering services and fleet. This is possible through the strength of our skilled personnel and one of the most extensive privately owned plant and equipment fleet in Australia.

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