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Active Tree Services is looking for an experienced Tree Worker to join our long-term City of Sydney contract, supporting essential tree maintenance works across the city.

From streetscapes and parks to busy public spaces, this role will see you out on site each day supporting pruning, maintenance and removal works that help keep Sydney safe, green and looking its best.

If you enjoy physical work, variety, and being part of a team that gets the job done properly, this is a great opportunity to build your career in arboriculture with a business that backs its people.

The Role:

As a Tree Worker, you’ll support the delivery of day-to-day tree maintenance, pruning and removal works as part of a hands-on crew. You’ll be involved in job preparation, site setup, equipment checks and general tree work activities, helping make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Your work will include:

• Working as part of a hands-on tree crew across the City of Sydney contract
• Supporting daily tree maintenance activities across parks, streets and public spaces
• Supporting pruning, tree maintenance and tree removal works
• Assisting with job preparation, site setup, equipment checks and tidy-up
• Communicating clearly with crew members, supervisors and operations leaders
• Helping care for equipment, vehicles, materials and site requirements each day
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork, quality and customer outcomes

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, full-time stability with a long-term City of Sydney contract
• Competitive hourly rate + super, with reliable ongoing work
• Full PPE and uniform provided so you’re set up from day one
• Work with modern equipment, machinery and technology across a high-profile city contract
• Ongoing training and ticket opportunities to help build your skills in arboriculture
• Room to grow into senior field roles, operations, safety, technical or support pathways
• Employee Benefits Program with access to retail discounts and everyday savings
• A safety-first culture where getting everyone Home Safe every day genuinely matters

What you’ll bring:

• Previous exposure to arboriculture, vegetation management, grounds maintenance or a similar field-based environment
• A positive, reliable attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely and manage physical outdoor tasks
• Current driver’s licence (MR/HR highly regarded)
• White Card

Great, but not essential:

• Experience with pruning, tree maintenance or tree removal works
• Relevant arboriculture, chainsaw, EWP or plant operation tickets
• Previous exposure to local council or streetscape projects
• First Aid / CPR

About Active

Active Tree Services is an Australian-owned business and one of the country’s largest providers of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We work with major cities, governments and utility providers across Australia to help keep our communities safe, green and moving.

We’re proud to be a business where people can build real careers. Through training, support, tickets, apprenticeships and internal development, our people have opportunities to grow into leadership, safety, operations, technical and specialist roles.

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