Address- Do you enjoy working outdoors and manual work? Do you have a love for nature, gardening and plants?
- Do you want to get paid to work and study?
- Are you ready for a unique career opportunity working for a diverse and progressive Council who is committed to growing and developing our employees?
This three-year fulltime traineeship opportunity will see the successful candidate working across our Open Space operational teams, gaining valuable skills and experience across all facets of caring for and maintaining our City’s open space areas, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a long-term career with Local Government. Employment will be with Career Employment Group upon commencement and you will be hosted by the City of Whyalla in a bipartisan agreement.
About the role:
As a Horticulture Trainee you will gain practical skills and hands-on experience to assist to maintain our open space areas including plant and tree care, parks, streetscapes, and irrigation.
Duties include:
- Chipping, trimming and removal of trees
- Mulch, prune, pot and water plants and trees
- Garden and grounds maintenance
- Brush cutting and mowing
- Pest and weed control
- Install irrigation and watering systems
- Operation of relevant plant and machinery including chainsaws
- Working in a safe and effective manner
- Some repetitive and manual tasks
About you:
We are looking for a person who:
- Has a willingness to develop skills and knowledge in this trade
- Enjoys working outdoors and working with garden tools
- Is committed, reliable and hardworking
- Can manage and prioritise time and tasks effectively
- Works effectively in a team and has good communication skills
- Posses a good level of literacy and numeracy and computing skills
- Has a can-do attitude, and takes pride in their work
- Is able to follow instructions and work in safe manner
- Holds a current driver's licence (provisional or full driver’s licence)
- Is physically fit and able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment, including a drug and alcohol screening
- Has the ability to operate a wide range of small to medium plant and machinery
- Minimum successful completion of year 11
If this sounds like your perfect role, we want to hear from you!
About the Whyalla City Council - The host employer:
As a multifunctional regional Council, we manage Childcare services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre.
We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.
We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering our each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on practical experience in all areas of open space maintenance
- Complete a Certificate III in Horticulture whilst working
- Learn transferable skills that will assist in your career
- No Training costs to you
- Rostered Day Off (RDOs) once a fortnight
- Enjoy job security with a three-year contract with fulltime leave entitlements
- All personal protective equipment (PPE) and work uniforms supplied
About Whyalla, South Australia:
The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College, along with the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.
So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!
Further Information:
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.
For more information in relation to the position responsibilities refer to the following:
Enquiries can be directed to Tracy Robertson, Open Spaces Coordinator on 0408 859 *** or ***************@whyalla.sa.gov.au
Apply:
- Applications must include a cover letter expanding on your suitability for this role, addressing the position criteria outlined in the Position Description in no more than three pages.
- Applications must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
- Applications close 9.00am Monday 17 June 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
The Whyalla City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, youth, and people living with a disability. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
The Whyalla City Council is committed to providing a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free safe work environment. Our recruitment process includes a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol screen, and confirmation of experience/qualifications and may also include competency testing.
