Tree Worker

24 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Active Tree Services Full time

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Work type: Permanent full time

Location: Canberra

Categories: Chipper, EWP Operator

Start your career with Active We’re expanding in the Queanbeyan and Canberra region. Join a team that offers secure, permanent roles, above‑award pay, plenty of overtime, and real career development.

What are the Roles?

Entry Level Tree Worker

The key responsibility of this role is to chip and remove debris from worksites through the safe operation of both the tip‑truck and the chipper unit. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

- Safety observing

- Setting up a safe worksite

- Site clean‑up

- Ground cutting using a chainsaw

Experienced Tree Worker

The key responsibility of this role is to operate an Elevated Work Platform safely and effectively as well as operating other handheld tools to ensure the safe trimming and dismantling of trees. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

- Maintenance checks

- Operating the Elevated Work Platform

- Safety observing

- Chainsaw operation

*Entry Level & Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.

Why choose Active?

- $32–$41 per hour subject to experience + superannuation + Monthly RDO

- Allowances & overtime available

- Working hours, Monday to Friday, 8‑hour shifts from 7:00am – 3:30pm

- All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided + tools

- Ongoing training and development opportunities (Elevated Work Platform Licence, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper ticket, Traffic control and First aid)

- Access to the Employee Benefits Program – great discounts with a variety of retailers

About you?

- The ability to work safely

Who are Active?

We are a family and Australian‑owned company, the largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services in Australia. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, helping keep our environment safe and green.

At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.

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