Nursery Traineeship

This traineeship provides a combination of on-the-job work experience and attendance at TAFE completing a Certificate II in Horticulture, which when combined gives you a competitive advantage for future professional roles.

The position involves assisting in the daily operation of our nursery, producing plants from seed and cuttings to maintaining advanced trees.

We are looking for a person to join our nursery team and work alongside professionals in the industry. The position is term contract, full-time for up to 12 months, with 1 day of TAFE per week and the remaining 4 days will be on-the-job training, commencing January 2025.

**Who can apply**
- Applicants must have passed Math and English at a minimum Year 10 School Certificate level to complete relevant TAFE course
- Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service
- Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
- Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

**Position description**

Click here to view or download the position description.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Job Types**: Apprenticeship, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person