Work Skills Conservation Trainee - Redlands
Location475 Hellawell Road,Sunnybank Hills, QLD, ****,Australia
Base Pay$***** / Hour
Employee TypeMax Term Full time
Description
yourtown Work Skills Traineeships
Car and Licence not essential but preferred
Must have an interest inConservation and Land Management
yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs, we offer training and support for unemployed or underemployed young people. Wefre committed to increasing workforce participation, driving job growth and improving work opportunities for young Queenslanders.
Realise your potential at yourtown.
yourtown is looking for 8 young people who are enthusiastic about starting a career inlandscaping, horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management. This program is a Skilling Queenslanders for Work project which is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government. Participants will learn about the industry through hands on industry experience. You will be supported by a qualified Trainer and a Youth Worker.
During the program participants will gain 19 weeks paid industry experience; a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and assistance transitioning into full time employment following the traineeship. Trainees will work at the Redland City Council sites where you will learn a variety of hard landscaping, conservation and ecosystem management skills; such as refurbishment of new and existing gardens, conservation activities, rejuvenation of natural areas, grounds maintenance, monitoring of native flora and fauna, plant and weed identification.




Who can apply?
Young People aged between 15 and 24;
Must not have completed a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management;
Must meet eligibility requirements for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card);
Must be able to complete a National Police Check;
Not currently a full time student at TAFE, University or School;
Be local to the Redland area;
Permanent resident of Australia;
Recent Zealand citizen permanently residing in Qld;
Refugee and Humanitarian Visa Holder living in Qld; or
Temporary Visa Holder living in Qld with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
Next Steps?
If youfre ready to launch your career in landscaping, horticulture, conservation and ecosystem management, this is your chance to step into a paid traineeship - youfll be supported, encouraged, and empowered every step of the way.
Believe in your potential. We do.
Closing Date: 21 October ****
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtownis committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
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📌 Work Skills Conservation Trainee - Redlands (Queensland)
🏢 yourtown
📍 Queensland