Horticultural Apprentice

Position No: 071/2024

Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time

Temporary Full-time (3 year Term)

• Are you passionate about horticulture and practical learning?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

The City of Mandurah is looking for people who are self-motivated, reliable and has a positive can-do attitude to kick-start their career in the horticultural trade.

As an apprentice you will complete a nationally recognised qualification (AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens) while gaining practical knowledge and skills in horticulture such as garden bed and lawn maintenance, cultivating soil, fertilising, planting, operating tools, pruning, weeding and constructing garden beds, paths and fences.

• School leavers: OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band
• Nonschool leavers: C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or a completion of a Certificate II in a related discipline
• Genuine interest in the horticultural trade
• Current unrestricted C class national driver's licence
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks
• High level of attention to detail
• Selfmotivated and keen to learn
• Ability to problem solve
• Be a confident communicator
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction from Team Leader/Supervisor
• A strong team player
• Basic knowledge of horticultural tools
• Reliable and hardworking
• Computer skills with the ability to operate software programs, tablets and mobile devices

The finer details

This fulltime position attracts a starting salary of $31,650 gross per annum for a junior or $52,750 gross per annum for an adult.

The apprenticeship is 3 years in duration and is located at the Council's Operations Centre on Park Road.

Successful applicants will need to obtain their white card prior to commencing and be willing and able to travel to our Southern Operations Centre in Dawesville.

• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this apprenticeship will help with your career ambitions
• A resume

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing local authorities.

Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart" and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• Uniform, boots and tools provided.
• Compulsory course costs are paid by the City.
• Flexible working hours including 9day fortnight.
• Free recreation centre membership.
• A fair salary enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement.
• Generous leave entitlements provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support.

Casey Mihovilovich
**Chief Executive Officer

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