Work and be paid while completing your Certificate 3 in Parks & Gardens. This position is paid above apprentice wage with the chance 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.
Applying for this position
All applications must be submitted to SMGT
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