Arboriculture Trainee

2 weeks ago

Shellharbour City Council, Australia Thefold Full time
Overview

Love the outdoors? Learn to care for trees and shape green spaces and become our next Arboriculture Trainee.

Learn the trade of Arboriculture (Tree Surgery) in a team of skilled tree professionals conducting pruning, rigging, tree removals including tree felling and tree planting projects to green our city, keeping it well presented and maintained.

Location and Programme

Based at our Oak Flats Services Depot, you will support the Open Spaces team and gain practical skills across our three tree crews. The traineeship provides hands-on experience in rigging, knot tying and the safe use of operating small plant such as a commercial woodchipper/mulcher and chainsaw. This three (3) year traineeship will cover theoretical and practical requirements with on-the-job training while you complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture at Yallah TAFE.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to school leavers, mature age applicants, second year apprentices and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Arboriculture.

Council CAT Program

Our Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles, and to develop future leaders through employment opportunities and professional development while pursuing related external tertiary studies. Cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information on our CAT program, please refer to the position description or contact the coordinator.

About Shellharbour City Council

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is 80 minutes south of Sydney and home to over 82,000 people across 154 square kilometres. The area spans from the coastline to rolling pastures against the Illawarra escarpment. The Council is committed to a sustainable, high-performing and values-led workplace and to employing staff who embrace core values.

Benefits and Conditions
  • Temporary Full time up to 3 years (or for the duration of the traineeship)
  • 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day-fortnight
  • Salary up to $838 per week (dependent on highest year of school completed and years out of school)
  • Plus 12% superannuation
  • On-the-job training and compulsory course costs paid by Council
  • Approved leave to attend TAFE
  • Employee benefits including Novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities and weekly pay
  • Long service leave after five years, sick leave, health and wellbeing leave
Requirements and Notes
  • You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical examination
  • You will need to obtain a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement
  • For further information about the position, refer to the position description
How to Apply

Contact: Joshua Perry, Team Coordinator - Tree Management on

Notes

Information in this listing has been compiled from publicly available sources and has not been verified with the business. The Fold is not liable for inaccuracies; please confirm details directly with the business.


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