Work type: Permanent full time
Location: Penrith, Ingleside, Central Coast, Northern Beaches and North Shore
Categories: Chipper, Climber, EWP Operator
We're expanding our team in the greater Sydney Region with positions available in Western Sydney and the Northern Beaches. We're on the lookout for proactive, can-do individuals who are ready to make an impact and grow with us! Do you enjoy physical work? Have a willingness to learn? and thrive working outdoors? We might have the role for you!
Entry Level – Chipper Operator:
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
EWP Operator:
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
Climbing Arborist:
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?
- RDO (Rostered Day Off)
- Full time permanent role
- All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
- $30-40 per hour + superannuation + opportunity for overtime
- Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance
- Access to innovative technology and machinery
- Assistance in attaining in-demand licences (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
- Strong safety awareness, an organisation that makes sure you are Home Safe Every day!
Do you have?
- A current drivers’ licence – essential
- An Elevated Work Platform licence – desirable but not essential
- Chainsaw Operators Certificates Level 1 & 2– desirable but not essential
- Cert III in Arboriculture– desirable but not essential
- An interest in Trees and the environment
- The ability to work safely
- The ability to work in a team environment
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.
Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au
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Advertised: 04 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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