**Division**:Engineering & Operations***
**Team**:Open Spaces
**Employment Arrangement**:Full-Time, 35 hours per week with access to weekly RDO
**Salary Range**:T5 -T7 $44,236.40 to $50,102.00 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience plus 10.5% Super

**About Strathfield Council**:
Strathfield Council is centrally located in Sydney’s inner-west, halfway between the Parramatta and Sydney CBD with accessible public transport options and parking available.

As a medium-sized council, we focus on a myriad of Local Government responsibilities which services over 40,000 residents in the Strathfield LGA. Strathfield is home to a myriad of beautiful sports fields and open spaces which is showcased as the pride of the LGA.

Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability and Safety are at the heart of our organisation and Council emphasises the importance of achieving work-life harmony and developing staff.

**About the Opportunity**:
Strathfield Council is seeking a dedicated and capable Apprentice Horticulturalist to join our team of open spaces and parks workers.

This role provides the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team to assist with the day to day maintenance and presentation of some of Strathfield’s high profile parks and reserves and where you can learn on the job with qualified horticulturists to mentor you and to gain a trade qualification.

The role entails:

- Completing horticultural maintenance program components/requests associated with a high level of service delivery;
- Maintaining fleet, plant and tools to support operational activities;
- Assisting the Parks Team Leaders with the completion of reasonably requested duties.
- For a full list of accountabilities, please see our attached PD below_

**About You**:

- Eligible to enrol or currently enrolled in a Certificate III/IV in Parks & Gardens/ Horticulture or related course.
- School Certificate or equivalent.
- Hold a current NSW Class C, P1 or P2 Driver's licence or obtain a NSW Class C, P1 or P2 Driver's licence within 12 months of starting date.
- General Safety (White Card) Induction Certificate **(DESIRABLE)**:

- Chemical (AQF 2 or 3) User’s Certificate **(DESIRABLE)**:

- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to undertaking the apprenticeship including both on and off the job training.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively either alone or in a team.
- Ability to provide a high standard of customer service to internal and external customers
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to high standards of service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, show initiative and “think outside the square”
- Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in work teams and with individuals.
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving council’s values, WHS procedures and organisational behaviours
- Experience in green keeping or horticulture field **(DESIRABLE)**:

- You will enjoy working outside in the fresh air amongst astonishing open spaces.
- You will feel a sense of reward from completing tasks that ensures our parks and open spaces are well-maintained for our communities’ appreciation.

**S**alary and Conditions**:
The salary range for this position is $44,236.40 to $50,102.00 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience plus 10.5% Super, dependent upon the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

This position also offers:

- The opportunity to work outdoors looking after well-loved parks and gardens within the LGA
- The ability to achieve a flexible, work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and access to Council’s weekly RDO System;
- Employment benefits such as access to generous leave entitlements, and 10.5% superannuation;
- The opportunity to get paid while you train for career advancement

**Position Description**

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**To Apply**

1. Please fill out your details below and attach any relevant documentation on the next page.
**_Applications will have to address the Selection Criteria within the Position Description._**

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jean Capdor on 02 9748 9999.

In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants need to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 to work in this role and attend an interview.

Applications Close at 10pm, Sunday 7th May 2023