Horticulture Apprentice: Open Spaces & 9‑Day Fortnight

Careers at Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council in Shellharbour Village NSW is offering an Apprenticeship in Horticulture with the Open Spaces team at the Oak Flats Services Depot. You will rotate through nursery, parks and reserve maintenance, turf and sportsfield upkeep, and landscape presentation as you work toward a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Horticulture) at Yallah TAFE.

This entry-level role is open to school leavers and others, with on-the-job training and a four-year program that

Qualifications

• Open to school leavers, mature age applicants, second year apprentices and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Support Open Spaces team while gaining practical skills across nursery operations, parks and reserve maintenance, and landscape presentation.
• Rotate through nursery, parks and gardens, turf and sportsfield maintenance, greenkeeping, tree maintenance and bush regeneration.

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Shellharbour City Council in Shellharbour Village NSW is offering an Apprenticeship in Horticulture with the Open Spaces team at the Oak Flats Services Depot. You will rotate through nursery, parks and reserve maintenance, turf and sportsfield upkeep, and landscape presentation as you work toward a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Horticulture) at Yallah TAFE.

This entry-level role is open to school leavers and others, with on-the-job training and a four-year program that