Horticulture Trainee — Learn, Train & Shape Public Spaces

Shellharbour City Council; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual salary increases

Bi-annual bonus payments

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council offers a temporary full-time traineeship (up to 24 months) based at Oak Flats Services Depot. You will gain practical skills in horticulture, parks and reserve maintenance, landscape presentation and bush regeneration while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture through Yallah TAFE.

The program starts January 2027, with mentoring, paid on-the-job training, and support to obtain the White Card and medicals.

Qualifications

• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Must obtain a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in parks and reserve maintenance and landscape presentation.
• Learn safe operation of horticultural equipment and small plant.
• Contribute to upkeep and presentation of shells harbour's open spaces.

Job description

Shellharbour City Council offers a temporary full-time traineeship (up to 24 months) based at Oak Flats Services Depot. You will gain practical skills in horticulture, parks and reserve maintenance, landscape presentation and bush regeneration while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture through Yallah TAFE.

The program starts January 2027, with mentoring, paid on-the-job training, and support to obtain the White Card and medicals.