Apprentice - Arboriculture (Parks and Gardens)

1 week ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time

Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast's Trainee & Apprentice Academy

Shape the future of the iconic Gold Coast

estate

with the City of Gold Coast's

Apprentice Academy

This

isn't

just a gardening job;

it's

a chance to transform our city into a vibrant tapestry of flourishing greener

y,

learn

ing

from our industry experts, gain hands-on experience on real projects, and contribute to our thriving community.

You'll

be part of a team that values collaboration

and sustainability while building a rewarding career path. 

Start your journey with our

exclusive

12-month immersive trainee and apprentice program

then a further 24

-month

apprenticeship designed to unlock your potential (total 36 months)

. 

This will be your foundation as we

continue to

support you

in achieving

your qualification

and

empower

you

to reach your full potential.

This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers

Commencing in

March

202

6

, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help

become qualified in your chosen career

. As a

traine

e

and apprentice

of the

City

, you will have many opportunities available to you:

  • networking opportunities, tours,

and

exclusive

leadership

talks

promoting collaboration across all areas of the

City

  • tailored learning including work-based training and an extensive range of personal, professional and career development training designed to set you up for success

  • assistance

and support on your path to accreditation

  • support for your continued development journey with future opportunities at the

City

after the program

  • work-life integration including 9-day fortnight, flexible working

arrangements

and generous leave entitlements.

What's

on offer

With a diverse workforce of more than 5000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of 650,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to

impact

our community. With a growing population and major events such as the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games on the horizon, the

City

is faced with endless opportunities.

In the role of

Arboriculturist

Apprentice

, you

will form part of a team undertaking

arboriculture activities including

maintenance and improvements of parks, landscaped and recreation areas within the City's open space regions and road network

across the City of Gold Coast

.

  • p

erform

arboriculture

p

ark maintenance and improvement activities

of our high-profile foreshore parks,

landscapes

and recreation areas

  • work with

juvenile and reactionary tree

teams

to see the lifecycle of trees

  • f

ollow designated work practices and perform a high standard of work

  • a

ctively

participate

in Toolbox meetings

.

What are we looking for from you

The

City

is committed to developing skilled

trainees and apprentices

into future City leaders who:

  • Team players who positively contribute and

embraces

change

  • Highly motivated and proactive problem solvers who can manage their time effectively

  • A self-starter eager to learn about

arboriculturist

equipment, machinery, and processes

  • Shows respect for their team, their

tools

and the community they serve

  • Good communicators with basic language, literacy

,

numeracy

and technology

skills with the ability to effectively communicate, understand and follow instructions in a high-risk environment

  • Successful completion of Year 12.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the qualification and be able to work full-time.

Here's

how to apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline information about your career

objectives

, work experience or approach to work environments, education, volunteering and any extracurricular activities, specialist skills or interests you may have. Show us your drive and passion

Our selection process may include one-way video interviews (Criteria), face-to-face or group interview, and various checks (

Xref

, police, employment history, qualifications, drug/alcohol).

For further information about the program, you may visit the

trainee and apprentice academy

webpage. For queries

email 

.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued,

respected

and supported.

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