Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship- Local Council

4 days ago

Lilydale, Australia NextGen Jobs Full time

This opportunity is great for an individual who is looking for career growth and to gain invaluable experience working within the parks of Lilydale

**About the role**

As a Horticulture/Parks and Gardens Apprentice, you will be learning how to correctly identify plants, measure PH levels of soil, as well as perform outdoor maintenance such as trimming, mowing, weeding, planting, and undertake general land maintenance for Government in Lilydale.

**About you**
- Physically fit and self-motivated
- Eager to work outdoors with extensive variety of work sites, horticultural jobs and projects
- Strong team mentality with an attitude of helping others
- Positive attitude towards working full-time and gaining a nationally recognised qualification
- Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
- A desire for excellence
- Consistently reliable and punctual at all times
- Commitment and dedication to TAFE studies

**Benefits include**:

- Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
- Work for the Council or contractors to the Council
- Great employee benefits
- This role is paid at award rate
- Dedicated mentor to support and encourage you throughout your three year apprenticeship
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**About us**:
NextGen Jobs enables the careers of the future, today. We offer tailored, innovative apprenticeship and traineeship programs that are designed to rapidly build practical skills and future-proof organisations.

We source highly capable talent for organisations and we do this through our deeply established roots in community.

Through our specialised, industry-leading mentoring - we guide and develop individuals over the duration of their employment and training program. Our proven model supports workforce strategy, ensures higher retention and enables longer-term successful career outcomes.

If successful in securing an apprenticeship, you will have the added benefit of an experienced and dedicated mentor to support you throughout the journey. Our mentors are carefully selected for their background in working with young people and students. NextGen Jobs Mentors meet with apprentices in the workplace regularly to proactively discuss skills and knowledge growth, training and overall development and well-being.
- NextGen Jobs values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively support applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives._

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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