Apprentice - Nursery - First Nations Identified Position

3 days ago

Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

**Apprentice - Nursery - First Nations Identified Position**:
Are you ready to start a rewarding career in a nursery role? Sutherland Shire Council is looking for a motivated apprentice to join our Parks and Natural Areas Team This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst completing a Certificate III in Nursery Operations over four years.
- Help grow and look after plants in a nursery.
- Keep the nursery clean, safe, and well organised.
- Learn how to use tools and equipment safely.
- Attend training to earn your qualification.
- Work with a team that supports you

**About Sutherland Shire Council**:
Sutherland Shire Council is offering a four-year apprenticeship for someone who wants to build a career in nursery work. You’ll help grow and care for plants while studying for a Certificate III in Nursery Operations.

Join us and be part of an organisation that values inclusion, sustainability, and the importance of safety in the workplace.

**Position Overview**:
This role is a chance to work on land that holds deep meaning. You’ll help care for plants and spaces that connect people to Country, culture, and community. Your knowledge and connection to Country are valued and respected.

You will be responsible for completing retail, plant production, and nursery maintenance duties while adhering to safety guidelines and contributing to customer service.
- Satisfactory completion of Year 10.
- Able to do outdoor work and lift things safely.
- Willing to learn and work with tools and equipment.
- It’s helpful if you have a driver’s licence (but not required).

This apprenticeship is exclusively open to individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. You will be required to meet the following criteria:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Join our team and grow with us
- **Package**:$43,024.80 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- I**nterview date**: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing.
- **Hours of work**:Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight. 4-year apprenticeship opportunity.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme, novated lease options and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples Dedicated EAP (Employee Assistance Line).
- One day NAIDOC leave.
- Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events._

**About Sutherland Shire Council**:
Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.
- It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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