Apprentice Horticulturalist

Yass Valley Council

•    100% funded Apprenticeship that allows you to earn while you learn.
•    Work with a great team in the beautiful outdoors. 
•    Varied work across multiple locations within the boundaries of our Shire.

If you’re looking at making the great outdoors your office, then don’t miss this opportunity to join the Yass Valley Council’s Parks & Gardens Team. Participate in a fully funded apprenticeship that allows you to earn while you learn.

YOUR ROLE

As an Apprentice Horticulturalist you be involved in a combination of theoretical and hands on learning, this role is a 4-year term contract that will consist of full-time work with a 100% Council funded course, on conclusion of this course you will have obtained a nationally Recognised Qualification, Certificate III in Horticulture Parks & Gardens.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

•    A 38-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnight.
•    4 weeks paid annual leave.
•    Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused.
•    Access to 2 health and wellbeing days.
•    Annual salary T4 (first year) $40,357.20 to T7 (final year) $52,358.80 per annum plus 11% Superannuation.

YOUR CAREER

•    4 Year Term Contract that results in a Nationally Recognised Qualification.
•    Full time employment working 38 hours per week.
•    100% funded by Council including tuition fees, textbooks and other related expenses.
•    Attendance at CIT during work hours.
•    A supportive environment and qualified Horticultural team to mentor you through your apprenticeship.
•    You will earn a Certificate III in Horticulture Parks & Gardens
•    A variety of work from gardening, planting, maintenance of gardens, cemeteries, setting up sporting grounds for events, mowing fields to line marking etc, traffic control for council events.

THE POTENTIAL TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING LICENCES AND TICKETS THROUGHOUT YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

•    Chain saw. 
•    Traffic Control.
•    Powerline Accreditation.
•    Heavy Rigid Truck driving licence.
•    Asbestos Awareness.
•    White Card (construction induction card)
•    Chemical Storage and Handling.
•    Heavy Machinery Experience.

YOUR WELLBEING

•    An inclusive culture where all our people are valued and EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
•    Health & Wellbeing program - annual flu vaccinations and injury prevention program
•    Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program service for you and your family 

YOUR HOME

Yass Valley offers a great country lifestyle in close proximity to Canberra and only two and a half hours drive from Sydney. It provides a diverse rural and natural setting, heritage towns and villages, and relaxed lifestyle opportunities, all with easy access to the rich sporting, cultural and educational opportunities across the region.

Yass Valley Council is a local government organisation employing over 150 staff. Yass Valley Council (YVC) is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors. This management team ensues the continued delivery of excellent services and optimum infrastructure to residents and visitors. The three divisions of Yass Valley Council are Corporate and Community, Planning and Environment, and Infrastructure and Assets.

The Infrastructure and Assets Division comprises of Engineering Services, Water and Wastewater, Roads Delivery and Maintenance Delivery. The role of Apprentice Horticulturalist is located within Maintenance Delivery Parks and Gardens Team.

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

How to Apply
Apply online with your current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.

Eligibility
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work. 

Contact
Please contact HR on (02) 6226 9*** if you require assistance with your application.
For position specific enquiries contact Adrian Paull, Coordinator Recreational Services on 6226 9292.