Trainee Horticulturist X 2

3 weeks ago

Double Bay, Australia Woollahra Municipal Council Full time

Reference Number: S100-23-961

Closing Date: 28-05-2023

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27 months)
- Fixed term contract commencing July 2023 to July 2025
- $38,768 to $47,935 p.a. plus super + the potential to earn a market rate allowance of up to $8,000 p.a.
- Gain on the job skills and obtain a Certificate III in Horticulture

**About the role**

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you looking to kick start your career in Horticulture with a professional team that focuses on collaboration and development?

Woollahra Council has an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic Horticulture Trainees to join our Open Space & Trees team for a fixed term contract until July 2025 on a full-time basis.

In this entry-level role, you will join a supportive and close knit-team of Horticulture professionals and learn about all areas of Horticulture from safe handling of plant equipment, plant identification, weeding, pruning and general Horticulture maintenance tasks. The position will require you to undertake repetitive manual tasks relating to parks and garden maintenance activities at well-known parks and open spaces including Christison Park in Vaucluse and Cooper Park in Bellevue Hill.

In addition to on-the-job training, you will be required to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture. The theoretical component of this Traineeship is delivered in a face-to-face environment and you must be able to undertake the relevant studies at the Ryde TAFE Campus, for one day per week, commencing July 2023.

Please click here for more information regarding the course structure and unit guide.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will be a self-motivated individual that is passionate about developing a career in Horticulture. You will be a team-player that is willing to learn and get your hands dirty in this hands-on role.

To be eligible for this position you must have completed a School Certificate or Higher School Certificate, and not have previously completed any tertiary qualifications in Horticulture.

**Essential Criteria**
- Has not previously completed a qualification in Horticulture or related field.
- Class C Driver’s Licence (P1 Licence also acceptable).
- Eligible for entry into the Certificate III Horticulture under Smart & Skilled Training. For more information click here.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge in and a genuine interest to pursue a career in Horticulture.
- Strong willingness to learn and the ability to successfully complete a Certificate III in Horticulture on a full time basis over a period of 24 months.
- Well-developed communication and numeracy skills.
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Physically fit and able to complete allocated manual handling tasks as outlined in section Eight (8) of the Position Description.
- Commitment to WHS and EEO policies.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willing to obtain upon commencing.

**How to Apply**
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- Please note that applicants who do not address all of the selection criteria may not be considered.
- For further information about the role, please contact Nola Urquhart, Assets and Park Maintenance Coordinator on (02) 9391 7978 during business hours.

**CLOSING DATE**:11:59pm** **Sunday, 28 May 2023**
- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._
- Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._
- Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
- We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply._

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