AddressGROW YOUR HORTICULTURAL CAREER AT TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL!
About the position
The Trainee Certificate II Horticulture position works with a team of gardeners and horticulturists in the daily maintenance of parks and gardens.
This position will work under direct supervision.
- Trainee / Apprentice rates apply.
- This is a Temporary Full time position for 12 months.
- The position is based at Highfields.
- Work a 9 day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
- Earn while you learn!
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
- Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
- Ability to commit to the full Traineeship program and competently complete course work and assessment required to complete the Certificate within specified timeframes.
- Ability to acquire horticulture skills.
- Ability to take and interpret directions.
- Basic written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively, safely and ethically in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Steven Penrose on 0456 010 *** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 14 July 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Trainee Certificate II Horticulture (3270).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
