Apprentice Parks and Gardens

Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions.

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

The Apprentice Parks and Gardens is responsible for assisting the Parks teams with the presentation of the open space network which, incorporates passive open space, sporting fields, parks and playgrounds, gardens, cemeteries, street scapes and trees within the open space network.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assist Council’s Parks staff in the construction, maintenance and enhancement of Council Parks and Reserves assets
- Assist Parks staff in horticultural activities
- Assist Parks staff in labouring activities and grounds maintenance
- Operate a range of plant and equipment

This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 4-year apprenticeship) working 38 hours per week.

Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $803.30 - $1042.10 per week plus superannuation and other award allowances.

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits**may** include**:

- Work from home
- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- 4-day week

**Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave
- Health + Wellbeing Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click **here**to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact **People and Culture**on **(02) 6578 7290.**

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2025.**

Job No**:SC2023000151**

Location**:Singleton