Address
Form of work Infrastructure | Operations Centre, Natalie Way, Balcatta
Closing date: 06/12/2022
The City
As a leading West Australian local government, the City of Stirling is a place where people choose to live, work, visit and invest. We strive to serve our diverse community through providing efficient, responsive and sustainable services. Each year we deliver a range of innovative projects and community programs designed to create vibrant, accessible and thriving neighbourhoods.
The City has a workforce of around 1200 people and a genuine commitment to invest in our employees to achieve an inclusive, diverse, engaged and capable workforce. We are recognised for supporting work-life balance through a wide range of flexible work options and offering a range of policies and benefits to create opportunities and an enjoyable and fulfilling employment experience.
Our Team
Our Parks and Sustainability team look after 1,780 hectares of open space for reserves, parks, natural conservation areas and special purpose lands, including over 700 hectares of natural bushland, 26 wetland sites and 6.5 kilometres of coastal dunes.
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to start a career in horticulture.
The City offers our Horticultural Trainee a one year traineeship, where you will work towards attaining a Certificate III in Horticulture. This Traineeship could be extended for an additional year to allow for competition of further qualifications, dependent upon successful completion of the Certificate III in the first 12 months. You will learn skills such as provide information on plants and their culture, contribute to work health and safety processes, pruning, mulching, planting, weed control and mowing, and receive ongoing guidance and support.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you’ll be enthusiastic about horticulture and working outdoors and:
Have good communication skills
Be able to work as part of a team
Be able to follow instructions and guidance from colleagues
Be available to start work at 6.30am
Be committed to completing the coursework associated with the traineeship
Benefits
This fixed-term, full time role attracts a salary of $48,172.97 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation and fantastic benefits such as:
9 day working fortnight
Be paid to attend TAFE
TAFE fees paid by the City
A nationally recognised certificate on completion of the traineeship
Paid attendance at Horticulture Open Days Events
Four weeks annual leave with an additional 17% leave loading
Discount to Stirling pool and gym facilities
This fixed-term role will be offered for one year from commencement with the possibility of extension.
