Parks and Gardens Apprentice – Sunbury

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ABOUT THE ROLE

• Work on-site with Salesian College Sunbury
• Supportive team environment
• Fully funded qualification: Cert III in Parks and Gardens
• Support from a dedicated AFL SportsReady Field Officer to help you achieve your goals
• If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you will also receive one-on-one mentoring support and networking

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WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH US?

Our employment pathways are the best way to fast-track your career. We will provide you with the real skills and experience needed to succeed when first starting your career.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Grounds Work
 Establish and maintain high quality grounds using a wide variety of garden machinery in a safe manner.
 Competent with the use a wide variety of garden machinery in a safe manner.
 Maintenance of all grassed/turfed areas and Gardens, including mowing, pruning, edging, irrigation, fertilising, chemical spraying, renovation and mulching.
 Cleaning of path and road ways, gutters, pits, drains, around buildings and synthetic sport surfaces.
 Assist in the planning, design, construction and ongoing maintenance of landscaping projects.
 Maintenance and upkeep of the general grounds and Gardens, including ovals, gardens, pool, roadways etc.
 Assist with clearing debris such as branches or litter.
 Assist with ensuring automatic sprinkler equipment is correctly programmed and functional.
Child Safety
 Be familiar with and comply with the College Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.
 Assist in the provision of a child safe environment for students.
 Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to the physical and mental wellbeing.
General Duties
 Contribute to a healthy and safe environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures.
 Attend school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community and faith days as required by the Principal.
 Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues.
 Other duties as directed by the Principal.

Job Requirements for this role:

• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Capacity to problem-solve
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• A permanent right to work in Australia

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SALARY

As the successful candidate, you will receive:

$21,500 – $30,000 plus 11% Superannuation

• National Training Wage Award
• Fully Funded Qualification

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MORE INFORMATION

• People with tertiary qualifications need not apply. Current university applicants may have to defer their studies to be eligible for this traineeship.
• This position is best suited to a recent secondary school leaver.

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OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

• Working With Children Check

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Applications for this position will close:

March 15, 2024 5:00 pm

All applications must include:

• A Cover Letter
• A Resume
• Application Details
• Position Details
• Job Specific Requirements
• Previous Employment
• About your time at school
• Previous Education
• Skills
• Referees