Parks & Gardens Trainee — Earn Certificate 3 (Paid)

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

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.