Apprentice Arborist (Arboriculture) Copy

Wagga Wagga City Council; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Paid study time (3 hours per week)

Mentoring and career development

Growing trade opportunities

Job summary

Wagga Wagga CityCouncil is offering an Apprentice Arborist role in Wagga Wagga, NSW. You will earn while you learn, gaining hands-on skills toward a Certificate III in Arboriculture.

Daily duties include planting, pruning, equipment operation, and safety training, with mentoring from a dedicated crew and opportunities for long-term career growth in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture.
• Class P1, P2 or C Driver’s Licence and White Card.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with tree planting, pruning, inspections, dismantling and removals.
• Operate and maintain a variety of plant and equipment (e.g. chipper, chainsaws, loaders, EWP).
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety checks and complete required documentation.
• Deliver quality customer service and represent Council in the community.
• Work as part of a supportive team, building skills and trade qualification.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Job description

Love the idea of working outside, learning a trade,and being part of a great crew? As an Apprentice Arborist with Wagga Wagga CityCouncil, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on skills and experience whilecompleting a Certificate III in Arboriculture.

Every day starts bright and early at 6am from theParks Depot. You’ll check in at a toolbox talk, then head out with your team totackle the day’s priority jobs; anything from pruning and planting tomaintaining equipment and keeping our city’s trees maintained and healthy.

What we will offer:

• Above award rates! Commencing salary of $1,721.00 gross perfortnight plus superannuation (at 18 years of age or older), varying ratessubject to age and experience as per award provisions
• A supportive crew who will mentor you and help you grow
• A nine-day fortnight PLUS three (3) hours paid study time each week
• Develop confidence, communication skills, and career pathways inarboriculture and beyond
• Gain transferable skills with long-term job opportunities in agrowing trade
• Work that matters keeping our city green, safe and looking great

Your new role:

• Learn and assist with tree planting, pruning, inspections,dismantling and removals
• Operate and maintain a variety of plant and equipment (e.g.chipper, chainsaws, loaders, EWP)
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety checks and complete requireddocumentation
• Deliver quality customer service and represent Council in thecommunity
• Work as part of a supportive team, building your skills, confidenceand trade qualification

This role is best suited to someone who:

• Likes (or at least has a positive attitude towards) workingoutdoors in all weather conditions (sun, rain, heat, cold, wind.. you get thegist)
• Has an interest in trees and preserving the natural environment
• Is reliable, focused and able to follow instructions in safety-firstenvironment
• Brings good communication skills and enjoys being part of a team
• Is patient, willing to learn, and will put in the study requiredwhile working

What you will need to succeed:

• Willingness to work and study, undertaking a Certificate III inArboriculture
• Class P1, P2 or C Driver’s Licence and White Card
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, thesuccessful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and will beasked to provide evidence of this.

The Reality Check

The work is sometimes tough. It’s outdoors. It can get noisy anddusty and physically demanding. You’ll need to stay switched on to keepyourself and your team safe. But if you’re up for the challenge, you’ll comeaway with a nationally recognised qualification, loads of transferable skills,a trade that’s always in demand and offers plenty of career opportunities.

What is next?

If you are interested in this role and would like more information,please contact Roland Ridley, Team Leader Parks Operations (TreeMaintenance) on 02 6926 9***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will beconducted in line with the requirements of the position.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect thecommunity in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applicationsfrom skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguisticallydiverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diversepeople, people with lived experience and people of all ages.