Job Description

Tree Workers – Powerline Vegetation Crews | Penrith

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Build a long-term career working outdoors

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are welcomed from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous candidates.

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Yindili Indigenous Recruitment is recruiting for multiple full-time permanent positions within established powerline vegetation management crews based in Penrith.

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Opportunities are available across all experience levels, including:

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- Entry-level Tree Workers with practical experience from farming, agriculture, construction, landscaping, forestry, civil labouring or similar outdoor industries
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- Experienced Tree Workers with vegetation clearing, chainsaw, woodchipper or powerline corridor experience
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- Qualified Arborists with climbing, rigging, EWP or advanced tree-work experience
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Whether you are looking to enter the industry or bring established skills to the crew, these positions offer stable permanent work, training and genuine opportunities to progress.

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The work may include

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Depending on your experience and qualifications, your duties may include:

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- Ground-based tree work and vegetation clearing
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- Operating chainsaws and woodchippers
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- Tree felling and branch removal
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- Foliar spraying and general vegetation control
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- Working around powerlines and utility corridors
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- Elevated Work Platform operations
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- Tree climbing and rigging
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- Travelling and working away from home when required
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Entry-level employees will receive training and support, while experienced Tree Workers and qualified Arborists may be appointed at a level reflecting their skills, qualifications and industry experience.

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What is on offer

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- Full-time permanent employment
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- $33.47 to $42.92 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
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- Overtime opportunities
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- Fortnightly RDO
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- Additional allowances, including for working away from home
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- Structured training and career progression
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- PPE, tools and equipment supplied
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Secure work with an established national infrastructure company
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What you will need

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Requirements will vary depending on the position and level, but suitable applicants will generally have:

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- Experience in physical, hands-on outdoor work
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- A strong commitment to workplace safety
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- Reliability and the ability to work effectively within a crew
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- Confidence working around machinery and equipment
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- Willingness to undertake different duties across the tree crew
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- Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
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- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
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- Australian working rights
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The following licences, qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

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- White Card
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- MR or HR truck licence
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- Chainsaw operating experience or relevant tickets
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- Certificate III in Arboriculture
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- EWP High Risk Work Licence
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- Tree climbing and rigging experience
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- ESI or powerline vegetation management authorisations
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- Vegetation management experience around utility assets
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Not every qualification is required for every position. Applicants with suitable transferable experience from farming, agriculture or another practical outdoor industry are encouraged to apply for the entry-level opportunities.

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📌 Tree Workers - Powerline Vegetation Crews | Penrith (New South Wales)
🏢 Yindili
📍 New South Wales