Job Description

Start your career with Active! We’re expanding in the Southwest i.e. Horsham, Hamilton, Portland, Warrnambool, and Geelong Join a team that offers secure, permanent roles, above-award pay, plenty of overtime, and real career development.

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

**Opportunity to be a lead climbing Arborist subject to exp**

Why choose Active?

• $35-50 per hour subject to experience + superannuation + Fortnightly RDO
• Daily Travel Allowances & Overtime available
• Working hours, Monday to Friday, minimal travel on site 8.5-hour shifts from 7.00am – 4.00pm
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided + tools + Climbing gear provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities (Elevated Work Platform License, Chainsaw ticket, Chipper ticket, Traffic control and First aid)
• Access to the Employee Benefits Program – Great discounts with a variety of retailers

About you?

• A current drivers’ licence (truck licence desirable)
• The ability to work safely
• The flexibility to Live Away from Home for up to 2 weeks at a time

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

Make Australia your office and apply NOW!