Local Opportunities – Lilydale | Chirnside Park | Mooroolbark | Evelyn | Kinglake |Yarra Glen
If you’re an experienced EWP Operator or Climber looking for a secure, permanent role with a reputable team, this is a great opportunity to join Active. We offer above-award pay, strong overtime earning potential, and genuine career growth with one of Australia’s leading vegetation management companies.
We’re growing our team across the Lilydale area and are looking for skilled people who take pride in quality work, back themselves in the field, and want to be part of a crew that values safety, reliability and teamwork.
Whether you’re operating an EWP around live networks or climbing and cutting with confidence, you’ll be supported with the right equipment, strong systems and a team focused on getting the job done safely and well.
Roles Available:
- EWP Operators (Experienced + EWP Ticket) Use your skills to safely operate EWPs around live electrical networks, working as part of a professional crew on essential vegetation management works.
- Climbers (Experienced + Cert III Arboriculture) Bring your climbing experience to a team that values safe, high-quality tree work, technical skill and pride in a job well done.
Why choose Active:
- Starting rates from $32 – $42 per hour (depending on role and experience)
- Permanent, full‑time employment
- Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
- Daily travel allowances & LAHA when working away from home
- Plenty of overtime opportunities
- Access to innovative technology and modern machinery
- All PPE and uniforms provided
- Employee Benefits Program – great discounts across a wide range of retailers
- A strong safety culture — we’re committed to getting you Home Safe Every Day
About you:
You’re someone who enjoys physical, hands-on outdoor work and understands the importance of working safely every day. You’re dependable, team-oriented and confident working in changing conditions, with the flexibility to travel or work away from home when required.
For these roles, previous experience in vegetation management, arboriculture, EWP operation or similar field-based work is highly regarded. If you’ve already built strong practical skills and want a stable role with a quality team, we’d love to hear from you.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Current Drivers Licence (essential)
- Ability to live away from home when required
Great, but not essential:
- White card
- First aid/CPR
- MR/HR Truck Licence
- Industry tickets and certifications relevant to your role
Who are Active?
Active is a family‑owned Australian company and the country’s largest provider of arboriculture and vegetation management services. We support governments, councils and utilities across Australia.
At Active, we focus on people first. With structured training, development and internal progression, you’ll have a clear pathway to build a long‑term career
Check out our team member stories on our website www.activetreeservices.com.au
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