Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD
Work Type:
Maximum Term Full Time - 24 Months
Directorate:
Operations
Award & Salary:
In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our Parks and Gardens team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain full‐time, paid work while working towards a Certificate III in Horticulture.
As a trainee, you'll help maintain CHRC's parks, gardens, and open spaces while gaining hands‐on experience operating a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery. You'll combine practical outdoor work with formal training to develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in horticulture.
What we're looking for:
A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn
Sound written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a hands‐on outdoor environment
Basic computer literacy to support training and on‐the‐job learning
A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Horticulture
A current Queensland C Class manual Provisional Driver's Licence
A General Construction Induction Card (White Card), or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
What you'll be doing:
Assisting with routine maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, planting, and fertilising
Learning turf management techniques for sports fields and recreation areas
Supporting the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems
Participating in tree planting and vegetation management activities
Assisting with garden bed preparation, planting, and landscape maintenance under supervision
Helping manage weeds, pests, and plant diseases using protected and environmentally responsible practices
Operating and maintaining hand tools, power equipment,



and small plant safely and effectively
At CHRC we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. As the winner of the **** and **** Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the **** Apprentice of the Year and **** Equity Student of the Year, we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.
At CHRC, there's a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you. Through hands‐on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a rewarding career close to home.
We also offer great benefits including:
Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Fortnightly RDO's
Full uniform allocation
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport member benefits
To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:
Be at least 17 years of age and no longer at school
Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field
Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:
Young people (aged ***** years, including those in and transitioned from out‐of‐home care)
Long‐term unemployed job seekers
Mature‐age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Migrants and refugees
People with disability
Displaced workers
Women re‐entering the workforce
Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families
Applications close: Monday 19th October **** at 8am.
Whoever you are, there's a place for you here.
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📌 Parks And Gardens Trainee (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
📍 Emerald