Apprentice Gardener

**Closing date**: 06/02/2023 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time**Location**: Morwell, Victoria**Department**: City Presentation**Employment type**: Full Time Employee**Apprentice Gardener**

**Permanent Full Time Position**

**Salary: $17.22**

**Department: City Presentation**

**_Go Further at Latrobe City Council_**

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

**About this Role**

Latrobe City Council is offering an excellent opportunity for someone to join our Garden, Landscaping and Wetlands Team as an Apprentice Gardener.

In this role you will assist in garden and landscaping maintenance across the Latrobe City community while you study and work towards gaining your Certificate III in Horticulture.

Some of your duties will include:

- Learning horticulture maintenance and plant care, including pest control and the use of required tools and equipment.
- Working as part of a team to perform specialised maintenance and construction activities on Council assets and infrastructure.
- Participation in the Latrobe City Council VIP performance development and assessment process.

**About You**

As Apprentice Gardener you will have the fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your horticultural skills and knowledge with hands-on training and guided support from your team as you complete your studies.

To be successful in this position you will have:

- Eligibility to undertake a Certificate III in Horticulture.
- Commitment, initiative and enthusiasm for the role, including an interest in Horticulture.
- Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to work productively as a member of team and contribute to team goals.

**Why work for us?**

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.

**To apply**

Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Monday 2 February 2023.

For more information contact **Kathryn Stolk, Supervisor Horticultural & Landscaping** at **0407 524 189** for a confidential discussion.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.