Climbing Arborist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Active Tree Services Full time

**Job no**: 493475
**Work type**: Permanent full time
**Location**: Lilydale
**Categories**: Climber

Active Tree Services, a proudly Australian-owned company with 50+ years of experience, is looking for experienced Climbing Arborists in Lilydale to join our growing team in Australia. We offer permanent roles, above-award pay, with ongoing development, training, and the opportunity to explore new pathways, the possibilities are endless. If you're hands-on, enjoy the outdoors, and ready for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

**At Active we work with Trees - we climb them, we trim them, and we chip them**

**What is the role?**

The key reasonability of this role is to ensure the efficient and effective safe trimming or dismantling of trees through safe climbing techniques and safe work practices. You will rotate throughout the day between duties such as:

- Performing safe and competent climbing techniques
- Clearing vegetation around/near powerlines
- Conducting risk assessments
- Establishing and implementing vegetation drop zones
- Operating an Elevated Work Platform
- Safely operating plant and chainsaw equipment
- Clearing vegetation debris from worksites

**Why choose Active?**
- Full time permanent role
- All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
- Competitive hourly rate+ superannuation+ Climbing kit provided
- 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
- Elevated Work Platform License
- Chainsaw Operators Certificates Level 1 & 2
- Cert III in Arboriculture
- 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
- MR/HR Truck Licence

**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.

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.

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**Advertised**: 06 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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