Apprentice Gardener
Fixed Term Full Time (3 year) opportunity commencing January 2025
Commencing Salary: $35,061.79 per annum plus industry allowance and 11.5% superannuation
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Department: City Presentation
About this Role
Latrobe City Council is offering an excellent opportunity to join our Garden, Landscaping and Wetlands Team as an Apprentice Gardener.
In this role you will assist in garden and landscaping maintenance across the Latrobe City community while you study and work towards gaining your Certificate III in Horticulture.
Some of your duties will include:
* Learning horticulture maintenance and plant care, including pest control and the use of required tools and equipment.
* Working as part of a team to perform specialised maintenance and construction activities on Council assets and infrastructure.
* To participate in the Latrobe City Performance Development Plan (PDP) and assessment process.
About You
As Apprentice Gardener you will have the fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your horticultural skills and knowledge with hands-on training and guided support from your team as you complete your studies.
To be successful in this position you will have:
* Eligibility to undertake a Certificate III in Horticulture.
* Commitment, initiative, and enthusiasm for the role, including an interest in Horticulture.
* Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
* Ability to work productively as a member of team and contribute to team goals.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, hold a valid employee Working with Children Check, and satisfactorily complete a pre-employment medical check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will be immersed into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance, and flexible working options.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 24 November 2024.
For more information contact Mark Young, Supervisor Horticultural & Landscaping on 0407 524 189 for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.