Apprentice - Parks & Gardens

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• 3 year apprenticeship
• Based from Leongatha and Foster depots
• Supportive team environment
• Hands on training + TAFE studies

Looking to kick start your career in horticulture and make a positive impact on your community?

Council has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join their Parks & Garden team.

As an Apprentice, you will be working across all facets of Parks and Gardens, helping to achieve the objectives of the Open Space & Environment team.

This is a great opportunity to learn from the best, get paid and receive a horticultural qualification.

Positions are based from our Leongatha Depot and Foster Depot, however you may be required to work from either Depot at times to ensure we meet the needs of our communities.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about starting their career in Parks & Gardens and is committed to completing a formal qualification.

You will have a keen interest in parks and horticulture and are motivated to learn and take on new challenges.

You are a team player with a positive can-do attitude and most of all you love the outdoors

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest

Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.

To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.

Enquiries to: Steve Missen, Coordinator Parks & Gardens on 03 5662 9104.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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