Apprentice Parks and Gardens

**LEAP into your career and join us**
- Council's Lismore Employment Acceleration Pathways (LEAP) program is dedicated to creating local employment opportunities within our community for those looking to start or change careers.
- Through the program you will work towards gaining a nationally recognised qualification, with a combination of on-the-job experiences and mentoring in addition to classroom and online learning.
- Lismore City Council has the following apprentice opportunities within our Parks and Open Space team:

- 2 x Apprentice Parks and Gardens
- 1 x Apprentice Landscape Construction (Trade)
- You will spend 3/4 years (dependant upon the apprenticeship) working full time and learning a traditional trade and graduate as a qualified tradesperson. An apprenticeship opens the door to gaining essential skills, experience and training for trades.

**What you'll need to be successful**:

- Be eager to learn and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the role.
- Be curious, ask questions, and be open to gaining new knowledge and skills.
- Be able to express your ideas clearly and listen actively to others.
- Be committed to learning on the job and in the classroom
- Work well within a team
- Expressions of Interest close Friday 11 July 2025._
- Our LEAP program is open to people of all ages and abilities; whether you are leaving school, looking to re-enter the workforce, or are wanting a change of career.

**Full position description**: Click here

**Contact**: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Dianne Parker, Coordinator Organisational Development on 02 66255303.

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.