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Work and be paid while completing your Certificate 3 in Parks & Gardens. This position is paid above apprentice wage with the prospect 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 365 740](tel:0418 365 740) or SMGT office on [03 5022 1833](tel:03 5022 1833)

Visit: www.smgt.com.au

Email: [email protected] https://www.smgt.com.au/jobs/certificate-iii-in-parks-and-gardens/

📌 Parks & Gardens Trainee (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura