AddressEnvite Environment is seeking ten people interested in starting a career in bush regeneration / horticulture / Ecosystem Management.
NTAQ Eco-Conservation Skills Traineeships (N.E.S.T.)
Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Work Skills Traineeship
Traineeship start date: June 24, 2024
In partnership with Envite Environment and National Trust Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ], SQW Work Skills Trainees will undertake a range of work and training activities at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Garima Conservation Reserve in Currumbin Valley. including native plant propagation, tree planting, bush regeneration, walking track construction and facilities maintenance.
This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government. Disadvantaged jobseekers are able to access assistance under SQW. This traineeship is an entry-level role aimed at individuals interested in work in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry. It allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to prepare for work.
If you are a person who is interested in learning skills to work outdoors and help restore our native vegetation and wildlife habitat, this is the traineeship is for you!! Earn while you learn.
First Nations peoples are especially welcomed to apply.
Traineeship Details:
You will undertake a full time 18-week Paid Traineeship
- Gain a Certificate 1 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. You will also receive accredited training in Senior First Aid, White Card, ACDC Chemical Operators Licence and Chainsaw Operations Level 1.
- Undertake practical work in bush regeneration, plant propagation, tree planting, track construction, facilities maintenance and other tasks aligned with your training.
- Receive assistance to gain work following the traineeship.
- The position is full time (76 hours per fortnight).
Eligibility Criteria- Particpants must be:
- Queensland residents
- Aged 15 years or older
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen.
- Unemployed
- No longer enrolled in school
Further information contact: Maree Thompson 0428 116 *** ******@envite.org.au
Closing date is May 24, 2024. Earlier applications encouraged. Start date is June 24, 2024.
Everyone is welcome. Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.
Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
