Start your Career with Active! We offer secure permanent roles, well above award rates with plenty of opportunity for overtime and career development.

We are looking to grow the team in Ballarat and across Victoria’s northern and western regions with individuals who have a can-do attitude. Do you enjoy physical work? Have a willingness to learn? and thrive working outdoors? We might have the role for you!

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:

• Safely climb, trim, and dismantle trees using approved climbing techniques, rope harness systems, and safe work practices.
• Maintain safe working distances from powerlines and conductors, establish agreed vegetation drop zones, and conduct on-site risk assessments.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly use all climbing, plant, and chainsaw equipment, ensuring clear communication with observers and ground crew at all times.
• Carry out vegetation trimming and removal in line with relevant standards, work instructions, and contract quality plans, achieving required profiles and clearances.
• Adhere to WHS policies and procedures, represent the company professionally, and assist with site clean-up and debris removal at the end of each shift

Why choose Active?

• 10/4 working roster, offering a great work–life balance
• Fortnightly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
• Full-time, permanent role
• $41 – $46 per hour + superannuation
• Living Away Allowance & Travel Allowance, plus opportunities for overtime
• All PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and uniforms provided
• Access to innovative technology and modern machinery
• Access to the Employee Benefits Program – enjoy great discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Strong safety focus within an organisation committed to getting you Home Safe Every Day

Do you have?

• A current driver’s licence (essential)
• Elevated Work Platform Licence
• Chainsaw Operator Certificates Level 1 & 2
• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• The ability to work safely and follow safety procedures
• Flexibility to live away from home
• Power Authority / Network certification (preferred)

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.

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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