Tree Worker

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Active Tree Services Full time

**Job no**: 493479
**Work type**: Permanent full time
**Location**: Canberra
**Categories**: Chipper, Climber, 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:

- chipping vegetation
- 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:

- maintenance checks
- operating the Elevated Work Platform
- safety observing
- chainsaw operation
- conducting risk assessments

**Why choose Active?**
- Full time permanent role
- All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
- $$$ per hour + superannuation + Monthly RDO
- Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance
- Access to innovative technology and machinery
- Access to the Employee Benefits Program - Great discounts with a variety of retailers
- Strong safety awareness, an organisation that makes sure you are Home Safe Every day

**Do you have?**
- A current drivers’ licence **(essential)**:

- MR/HR Truck licence **(highly regarded)**:

- An Elevated Work Platform licence **(highly regarded)**:

- Chainsaw operation qualification (Certificate Level 1 & 2) is desirable
- 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

**Who are Active?**

We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help 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.

**Make Australia your office and **

**Advertised**: 20 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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