Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship

5 days ago

Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time

**4 Year apprenticeship program**:

- **X3 Apprenticeship positions available**:

- **Be paid to learn on the job**:

- **Start career at Council**

**About Us**

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

**About the Role**

City of Ryde Council in partnership with the NSW Government is offering a **Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship**position as part of the 'Fresh start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets’ Program.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a great way to kick-start your career. You get paid on-the-job training, whilst also completing a nationally recognised qualification. There are three Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship positions opened at City of Ryde.

**Here’s what you’ll bring to the role**:

- Willingness to enrol and complete a _Cert III Park and Gardens_ qualification
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and operating gardening equipment.
- Strong focus on maintaining the appearance and health of plants, lawns, and garden features.
- Ability to work effectively with other parks and gardens staff in a collaborative environment.
- Willing to learn new skills and participate in business improvement initiatives
- Commitment to workplace safety
- WHS General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain.
- Current C Class driver's licence (P1 minimum) or ability to obtain.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Accrue a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.

Your commencing salary will be in the range from **$25,064 - $49,280 pa + superannuation**dependent upon your age and qualifications.

**How to apply**

**Key Dates**

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 11:30pm

Interviews: Week commencing Mon 23rd June

Commencement date: From Monday July 14th, 2025.

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Lara Rupac on 02 9952 8496 for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

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