Parks & Gardens Trainee

Mildura Rural City Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is offering a Parks & Gardens Trainee position to work with SMGT, with on-the-job training and school-based instruction to achieve a Trade Certificate. The program includes a nine day fortnight and potential progression to a permanent full-time role after apprenticeship completion.

The Trainee will support maintenance across parks, gardens and streetscapes, with duties aligned to established practices.

Qualifications

• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of training associated with traineeship.
• Attend trade school within designated hours.
• Availability to undertake shift work in accordance with rostering.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training both on the job and at trade school within the Parks and Gardens horticulture field to obtain Trade Certificate.
• Provide quality maintenance to parks, gardens and streetscapes throughout the municipality in accordance with adopted practices and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Garden maintenance

OH&S basics

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Job description

Work and be paid while completing your Certificate 3 in Parks & Gardens. This position is paid above apprentice wage with the opportunity to move into a permanent full time position at the completion of the apprenticeship. With the benefit of a nine day fortnight and on the job training this position has plenty to offer.

In conjunction with SMGT, Mildura Rural City Council currently have the opportunity for a Parks & Gardens Trainee to join their team.

Position Obectives

The Trainee will be responsible for:

• Undertake training both on the job and at trade school within the Parks and Gardens horticulture field in order to obtain Trade Certificate.
• Provide quality maintenance to parks, gardens and streetscapes throughout the municipality in accordance with adopted practices and procedures.

All applications must address the following essential core competencies:

• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of training associated with traineeship.
• Ability to attend trade school within designated hours.
• Availability to undertake shift work in accordance with rostering.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and show initiative.
• Basic knowledge of garden, turf and tree care maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of OH&S practices and principles associated with parks, gardens and tree care and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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.

More information

For further information please contact Des Carson on 0418 365 *** or SMGT office on 03 5022 1***
Visit: www.smgt.com.au
Email: ****@smgt.com.au