Landscaping Trainee

Yourtown Social Enterprises is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Landscaping Trainee in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

This 21-week traineeship offers a unique opportunity for young people to gain hands-on experience in the industry, while also developing their skills and knowledge through wrap-around training provided by Yourtown Social Enterprises.

As a Landscaping Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with a qualified trainer and youth worker to develop your skills and experience in conservation and ecosystem management. You will learn a variety of hard landscaping, conservation and ecosystem management skills, including refurbishment of gardens, construction of retaining walls, rejuvenation of natural areas, grounds maintenance, monitoring of native flora and fauna, and plant and weed identification.

• 21 weeks of paid industry experience
• Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Assistance transitioning into full-time employment following your traineeship

To be eligible for this traineeship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 15-24 years old
• Meet eligibility requirements for a Working with Children Check
• Be able to complete a National Police Check
• Not have completed a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management/Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Not be a full-time student at TAFE, University or School
• Be local to the area
• Be a permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Qld, Refugee and Humanitarian Visa Holder living in Qld, or Temporary Visa Holder living in Qld with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency

The salary for this position is approximately $60,000 per annum, based on a national average for similar positions in the industry. In addition to a competitive salary, successful applicants will receive assistance transitioning into full-time employment following their traineeship.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Pete Meares (SQW Operations Coordinator) or Theresa Mapusua (Youth Worker). Yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and believes that safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment, including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.