Apprentice Horticulturist

The Position 
Assist across multiple teams in the development and maintenance of parks, landscapes and gardens. 

• Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Study towards a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens or equivalent
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us  
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.  
 
Skills & Experience  

• Basic knowledge in the use of horticultural tools and equipment
• A general interest in parks and gardens and horticulture
• Understanding of safe work practises
• Fundamental literacy and numeracy skills
• Minimum completion of Year 10
• Provisional Licence or Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to maintain) 

 
Tasks & Responsibilities  
Assist in the;

• Maintenance of the city's turf areas, parks, reserves and landscapes.
• Construction of landscapes throughout the city.
• Maintenance and planting of trees.
• Maintenance, protection and restoration of natural areas.
• Maintenance of drains and roadsides.
• Management of fine turf areas.
• Risk management works (programmed pruning).
• Completion of landscaping projects including high profile areas.
• Control of noxious and environmental weeds.

 
Hours 
Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.  
 
Benefits  
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.   
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs. 
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. 
 
This role closes on the 18 February 2024. The role may close earlier for the right applicant. Should you require any further information for this role please email Mark Lee at ********@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or Leanne Hunichen at ***************@alburycity.nsw.gov.au.