Horticulture Traineeship

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

Your Host Employer:

The Kangaroo Island Council is dedicated to fostering a thriving community through responsible governance, emphasizing respect and integrity in all interactions.
Committed to transparent decision-making and sustainable development, the council strives to enhance the quality of life for residents while preserving the unique natural and cultural heritage of Kangaroo Island.
By embracing innovation, professionalism, and community engagement, each employee becomes an essential catalyst in achieving the shared vision for Kangaroo Island.

Benefits:

• Possible eligibility for Government incentives of up to $5000 across the first 2-years
• Stable hours and leave entitlements
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work uniforms provided
• No study debt and additional licences and training at no cost

Maxima, and Kangaroo Island Council, are looking for an outdoor enthusiast to undertake a Horticulture Traineeship.

This 36-month fulltime opportunity will see you assisting to create and maintain parks and gardens within the local council area. Develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas with hands-on experience, and paid study towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture. 

Duties Include:

• Garden and grounds maintenance 
• Mulch, prune, pot, and water plants
• Use of garden tools and machinery
• Brush cutting and mowing
• Pest and weed control
• Install irrigation pipes and watering systems

• Enjoy working outdoors and with garden tools
• Strong work ethic; reliable and punctual 
• Ability to prioritise time and tasks when working under pressure
• Works effectively within a team and unsupervised
• Great communication skills
• Have a can-do attitude and willing to learn

• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
• Previous experience in gardening or similar trades (advantageous)

Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Local council residents are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au 

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences.  We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

By applying to this position you are consenting to your data potentially being stored on international servers temporarily. Maxima abides by the Australian Privacy Principals, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.