Apprentice Gardener

2 weeks ago

Blacktown, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time

Job No:

- **BC2643**
- Location:

- **Blacktown, NSW**

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 415,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

This 4-year apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to work towards becoming a professional in your preferred trade. Throughout the first 3 years of your apprenticeship, you will receive on-the-job training whilst completing a Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) at TAFE, with your fourth year being purely practical experience. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work amongst over 200 qualified tradespeople across multiple disciplines in Council to work towards delivering projects and maintaining Council's assets.

With over 900 parks and reserves owned by Council, you will be required to assist in the maintenance of these assets, along with gaining hands-on experience in the Council nursery identifying, maintaining and propagating individual plants. You will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of the horticulture industry in local government including but not limited to bushland and wetland maintenance, commercial nursery operation, arboriculture, formal gardens and general park maintenance. This apprenticeship is great for someone who is interested in this field of work, is hands-on and enjoys working in a close team environment.

As part of the gardening apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of the horticulture industry in local government including but not limited to bushland and wetland maintenance, commercial nursery operation, arboriculture, formal gardens and general park maintenance.

The salaries and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Blacktown City Council Enterprise Agreement.

**Who can apply**
- 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.

**How to apply**
- Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process.
- Applications need to be submitted online through Council's online recruitment system
- The selection process requires chosen applicants for all positions to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.

**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.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 15 September 2023, 11.59 pm**

**Internal ref: Blacktown City Council - Apprenticeship (BCC1592; BCC1590; BCC1089)

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