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Enhance your love of nature by completing a Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management traineeship.
In this traineeship, you will learn about conservation restoration, wildlife protection and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems.
Your duties may include:
Support ecological restoration
Maintain native ecosystem areas
Recognise fauna and plans
Undertake propagation activities
Plant trees and shrubs
Operate basic machinery and equipment
Maintain machinery and equipment
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
There are 2 traineeships available, with 1 traineeship dedicated to providing the opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like to learn about conservation and land management. In this traineeship, you will learn about conservation restoration, wildlife protection and the restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems predominantly within Councils Conservation Estates and Reserves that contain Cultural significance. You would be required to work 1 day per week with Wirrinyah Working on Country, and 4 days in our Natural Areas team working specifically on natural areas of significance to our local First Nations peoples.
The 12-month traineeship under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program will give you:
Practical work skills while working full time
A nationally recognised qualification
The chance to join a great team working for our community
A supportive environment working in a field you are interested in
About you
To be successful in this traineeship you will:
Be organised, reliable and able to follow work instruction
Have a genuine interest in nature, the outdoors, plants and gardens
Be prepared to work in a team and communicate well
Be dedicated to completing a Nationally Accredited qualification
Ideally, have completed a Ready for Work course or equivalent
To be eligible to obtain a certificate during the traineeship, you need to:
Be a Queensland resident with Australian or New Zealand citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia
Have not completed this qualification previously
Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all walks of life to share in the opportunity:
Young people (aged 15 years and over)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
People with a disability or impairment
LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex, queer).
Long term unemployed job seekers
Mature age job seekers
Veterans and ex-ADF personnel
Women re-entering the workforce
Pre employment checks
Successful trainees must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical.
About the benefits
Traineeships are 12 month fixed-term, with a salary of $33,947 per annum, plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
Work alongside industry experts in our growing city
About us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter that includes:
- why you are interested in a traineeship with council
- related school or pre-vocational training subjects
- any skills from work experience or school/community activities you've been involved in
- Your current resume
Closing date: 7 April 2024
Please direct any related questions to Heather by emailing *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
