AIP Group is a national leader in infrastructure and vegetation management, delivering complex projects that shape communities and protect the environment.

Step into a role that’s nothing like mining or civil earthmoving — this is true specialist vegetation operations, supporting large scale land clearing, corridor maintenance and complex forestry style projects across some of Australia’s most unique and untouched environments. If you’ve built your skills in forestry harvesting, land clearing, disaster cleanup, utility corridor vegetation work, or working alongside arborists and hand fellers, this is where your experience can truly shine!

We’re expanding our

Major Projects Division

and looking for

multiple skilled Operators

to join us, with major project activity underway

across NSW/SA

over the next 12 months. This is a chance to work on high impact vegetation projects, grow your career, and be part of a team that values capability, attitude, and real-world experience.

What you’ll be doing

Operating forestry and vegetation machinery such as: tracked and wheeled harvesters, mulchers/slashers, feller bunchers, excavators with forestry heads/grab attachments, or wheeled mulchers.

Supporting hand fellers, arborists and ground crews to safely clear and process vegetation

Working on linear infrastructure projects, utility corridors and remote access sites

Completing JSAs and adhering to strict environmental and safety controls

Contributing to high volume clearing programs with efficiency and teamwork

Maintaining equipment and reporting hazards, defects and site conditions

What we’re looking for We’re specifically seeking operators with experience in vegetation / forestry environments. You will stand out if you have:

Experience on large land‑clearing, forestry, storm cleanup or vegetation projects

Exposure to working around arborists, climbers, hand‑fellers or vegetation crews

Experience with fixed forestry heads, mulching attachments, grapple saws or wheeled mulchers





Strong hazard awareness near chainsaw operators

Ability to work in remote, rugged or steep terrain

Strong awareness of environmental compliance

Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a large crew environment

Ability to provide professional guidance and support to less experienced operators, where required.

Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify challenges and contribute practical solutions.

Licences/tickets:

Driver’s licence

White Card

First Aid/CPR

HC licence (advantageous)

Excavator ticket – RIIMPO0320

Loader ticket – RIIMPO0321

Experience transporting large plant (float) highly desirable

Why join AIP Group?

Permanent full-time roles with ongoing project flow

Competitive pay based on your skills and experience

Time and a half- & double-time penalty rates

Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA)

FIFO/DIDO with either a 2:1 or 3:1 roster with Sundays off.

Exposure to major vegetation projects nationwide

Clear pathways into Specialist Operator roles and more

Strong safety culture — we get you home safe

National company with a family-driven approach

Who is AIP Group? As a family-owned and Australian-operated business, we’re committed to keeping our environment safe and green—servicing major cities, governments, and utility companies nationwide. At AIP Group, we bring this legacy into the civil construction and infrastructure space, working closely with Infrastructure Utility Owners and Construction Companies to solve critical vegetation challenges.

Our success is built on a collaborative, can-do culture, backed by experienced personnel, cutting-edge technology, and fit-for-purpose equipment. We’re not just about the work—we’re about the people. Our teams are the heart of everything we do. We value flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude, and we’re always looking for individuals who share our passion for making a difference. Visit our website to learn more about our people, customers, and communities in which we work.

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