Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Murray Mallee Training Company; Mildura; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Murray Mallee Training Company in Mildura VIC offers a Traineeship with no experience required, focusing on parks, gardens, horticulture and outdoor maintenance. Training will occur via trade school and on-the-job guidance in a supportive team environment.

Applicants must be able to work shifts, undertake physical tasks, learn to operate machinery, hold a valid driver’s licence, and obtain required checks (Police/National Criminal History). Right to work in Australia is required.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in parks, gardens, horticulture and outdoor maintenance.
• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of the traineeship.
• Ability to attend trade school within designated hours and complete all required training.
• Availability to undertake shift work in accordance with rostering requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, take direction and show initiative.
• Basic knowledge of garden, turf, tree and plant care and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety practices and procedures associated with parks and gardens maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate parks and gardens machinery and equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or be willing to obtain one prior to employment.

Skills

Interest in parks & gardening

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Basic plant care

OH&S awareness

Driver's license

Police Check willingness

Job description

Murray Mallee Training Company - Mildura VIC

Traineeship

No experience required

REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Genuine interest in parks, gardens, horticulture and outdoor maintenance.
• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of the traineeship.
• Ability to attend trade school within designated hours and complete all required training.
• Availability to undertake shift work in accordance with rostering requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, take direction and show initiative.
• Basic knowledge of garden, turf, tree and plant care and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety practices and procedures associated with parks and gardens maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate parks and gardens machinery and equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or be willing to obtain one prior to employment.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Additionally, applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.