Job no:******
Work type:Permanent full time
Location:Sydney
Categories:Arborist
Ready to step into a leadership role where you can still stay hands-on?
JoinActive Tree Servicesas aTeam Leaderon our long-term City of Sydney contract, supporting the delivery of day-to-day tree maintenance works across the city.
This is a practical, on-the-ground role where you'll lead and support a tree crew while helping coordinate pruning, tree maintenance and removal works across some of Sydney's most recognisable parks, streets and public spaces.
If you're someone who takes pride in doing the job properly, enjoys variety, and likes bringing a team along with you — this could be a excellent next step.
The Role:
As a Team Leader, you'll help coordinate and deliver day-to-day tree maintenance, pruning and removal works while supporting the crew on site in a hands-on working leader role.
You'll be involved in daily planning, job preparation, site setup and allocation of tasks, helping make sure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Your work will include:
Leading and supporting your crew on site in a hands-on working leader role
Coordinating daily tree maintenance activities across the City of Sydney contract
Supporting pruning, tree maintenance and tree removal works
Assisting with planning, job preparation, site setup and allocation of daily tasks
Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards
Communicating clearly with crew members, supervisors and operations leaders
Helping manage equipment, vehicles, materials and site requirements each day
Driving a strong focus on safety, productivity,



teamwork and customer outcomes
What's in it for you:
Permanent full-time opportunity
Competitive hourly rate + super + leadership responsibilities
Full PPE and uniform provided
Access to modern equipment, machinery, and technology
Ongoing training, tickets, and development pathways
Clear progression into Operations, Safety, Technical or support roles
Employee Benefits Program with retail discounts
Strong safety-first culture – we make sure you get Home Safe every day
What you'll bring:
Proven experience in arboriculture, tree maintenance, vegetation management or a similar field-based role
Experience leading or mentoring others (formal or informal leadership)
Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards
Ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate daily works
Current driver's licence (MR/HR highly regarded)
White Card
Strong communication and team leadership skills
Great, but not essential:
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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📌 Arborist / Team Leader - City Of Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Active Tree Services
📍 New South Wales