Job Description

We’re growing our team in Hobart and surrounding areas and are looking for motivated people with a can‑do attitude. If you enjoy physical outdoor work, want to learn new skills, or already bring industry experience - we want to hear from you!

Entry Level Tree Worker: Start your career with full training, great mentors and a supportive team. Safely chip and remove debris from worksites using the tip‑truck and chipper unit, while rotating through duties such as:

• Chipping vegetation
• Setting up a safe worksite
• Site clean-up & Safety observing
• Ground cutting using a chainsaw

*This is a great pathway if you’re practical, enjoy physical work, and want a role where every day is different.

Experienced Tree Worker: Already have the skills? Bring your experience to a role that recognises and values your expertise. You’ll be operating an EWP and handheld tools to carry out safe, skilled tree trimming and dismantling. You’ll rotate through:

• Pre‑start and maintenance checks
• Operating an Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Safety observing
• Advanced chainsaw operation
• Conducting risk assessments

*If you enjoy working at heights, using specialised equipment and solving problems on the go, you’ll thrive here.

Why choose Active?

• Fortnightly RDO - enjoy a 3‑day weekend every two weeks
• Full time permanent role
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• Hourly rate starting from $34.47 + superannuation (higher rates available based on experience)
• Living Away From Home & Travel Allowances
• Access to industry‑leading machinery and technology
• Employee Benefits Program with discounts across major 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) must be obtained within the first three months of employment
• 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.

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.

http://www.activetreeservices.com.au/employee-stories/

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