Nursery Apprentice

**About the role**
- This full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship is based at the beautiful Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in Batemans Bay. It’s a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in horticulture, gaining hands-on experience and formal qualifications in nursery operations and plant conservation. You’ll undertake a Certificate III in Nursery Operations through a Registered Training Organisation, with training delivered via a mix of on-the-job and off-the-job learning and will involve travelling to Sydney to attend block release training.
- The starting salary for this position is $1,391.57 plus 12% superannuation and is dependent on the age of the employee on commencement.
- To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the **Position Description**.

** About you**
- You have a minimum year 10 level certificate or equivalent and a strong interest in plants and the environment, and ready to commit to a rewarding apprenticeship.- You also possess:

- Ability to safely use and learn basic electrical and mechanical tools.
- Ability and willingness to work harmoniously in a team environment.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Fitness and ability to complete physical labouring tasks.
- Commitment and ability to successfully complete the practical and theoretical components of the apprenticeship, and ability and willingness to undertake additional training as required.-
- **Abou**t us**
- The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
- With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
- Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

** What we offer**
- We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.-
- **Application process**-
- Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
- Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (OPTIONAL)
- Provide your final school report if schooling was completed within the last five years
- Address the screening questions in the form below.- If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Michael Anlezark on 02 4474 1217.
- **Applications close: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:00pm.**
- **Confirmation of personal identity and working rights**:

- _ As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight._
- _ Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation._
- _ Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role._