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**ABOUT THE ROLE**

AFL SportsReady currently has an exciting position available for someone wanting to pursue a career in the Horticulture / Turf Management industry.
- As the successful applicant, you will:

- Be employed by AFL SportsReady.
- Work on-site with City of Bayswater
- Study for an accredited qualification: Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

**WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?**

Our Traineeships are the best way to fast-track your career. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career.
- As the successful applicant, you will:

- GET PAID: Earn while you learn (National Training Wage)
- GET EXPERIENCE: Real work-place experience with City of Bayswater
- GET EDUCATED: Combine work with education and study for a fully funded qualification
- GET NETWORKED: Build a network of key industry contacts
- GET SUPPORTED: Dedicated AFL SportsReady staff members (Field Officers and Educators) will support you every step of the way
- GET INTO UNI: Direct entry and course credit to one of our University partners (Conditions apply, visit University partners for details)
- GET A HEAD START: Experience + Education + Networks

If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Attend training, complete study units and on the job practical experience as well as any required secondments to meet qualification requirements for Certificate III Horticulture.
- Work towards becoming competent in the operation and maintenance of plant and equipment such as vehicles, ride on mowers; spraying equipment; and small motorised equipment.
- Communicate effectively with team members and with Supervisor and be responsible for simple record keeping, such as time cards and basic reports.
- Actively participate in team meetings by contributing ideas and information.
- Interact with customers in a positive and courteous manner.
- Active participation in development and learning pathways including attendance to industry, OSH and corporate training.
- Responsible for own safety and the safety of the team and public when undertaking operational activities.
- Proactively identify and address risks by adopting safe working practices, undertaking preventative maintenance or reporting risks to the appropriate person.
- Ensure the City’s Safety Framework is understood and complied with.
- Embodies the City’s values and abides by relevant legislation, management practices, policies and procedures, and the City’s Code of Conduct and ensures these are understood by members of the team.
- Other duties as reasonably required to assist the City’s business as usual operations.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Demonstrates interest in horticulture.
- Computer skills to adapt to City specific technology systems.
- Basic understanding of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) requirements, processes and practices relevant to the nature and requirements of operational work within public open space and road reserves.
- Literacy and numeracy skills.
- Developing interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and express thoughts and facts.
- Effective listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
- Fosters respect for all individuals and demonstrates positive, safe and inclusive behaviours. Interacts appropriately without regard to individual characteristics.
- Responsive, enthusiastic, professional, friendly and positive.
- Curious and willing to adopt new work methods; seeks way to improve processes and be more effective, is constructive and embraces change.

**SALARY**

$21,500 - $30,000 plus 10.5% Superannuation
- National Training Wage Award
- Fully Funded Qualification

**MORE INFORMATION**
- People with tertiary qualifications need not apply. Current university applicants may have to defer their studies to be eligible for this traineeship.
- This position is best suited to a recent secondary school leaver.

**OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Applicants must have**:

- Drivers License

**Applications for this position will close**:
January 27, 2023 5:00 pm
- A Cover Letter
- A Resume
- Application Details
- Position Details
- Job Specific Requirements
- Previous Employment
- About your time at school
- Previous Education
- Skills
- Referees

Applications close Friday 27 January 2023, 5pm

Full-time traineeship

Horticulture / Turf Management

Recent Secondary School Leaver