Horticulture Trainee
3 days ago
**About Inner West Council**
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $16.60/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.
**What is the Horticulture traineeship?**
Kickstart your career in horticulture with Inner West Council. This hands-on role lets you earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture. Over the next 24 months, you’ll be part of a fully supported program that blends on-the-job training with face-to-face classes about one day every three weeks at Penrith. You’ll be part of a team delivering high-quality horticultural and landscaping services while building valuable skills for your future. Guided by a clear training plan, you’ll work towards key competencies, complete assessments, and track your progress as you grow your career.
For more information about traineeships, please go to Apprentice Support Australia
**About the role**
You will work in a team to keep our parks and open spaces looking their best. You’ll carry out a mix of horticultural and landscaping tasks - from mowing, planting, mulching and fertilising to spraying and watering - while keeping our trucks and equipment in good order. Safety and care for the environment are at the heart of everything we do.
Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
**Remuneration**
From $827.40 per week + 12% superannuation
**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**
- Commitment to undertake and complete all required tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively to the public, co-workers and management.
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence (P plate acceptable)
**Enquiries**
Craig Barnett, Parks & Streetscapes Operations Manager on (02) 9335 2261
**Closing Date**
**Sunday 21 September 2025, 11:30PM**
**How to Apply**
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.
**Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.**
IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.
This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023
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