Certificate III In Parks And Gardens

In conjunction with SMGT, Mildura Rural City Council currently have the opportunity for a Parks & Garden apprentice to join their team.

Work and be paid while completing your Certificate III in Parks & Gardens. This position is paid above apprentice wage with the opportunity to move into a permanent full time position at the completion of the apprenticeship. With the benefit of a nine day fortnight and on the job training this position has plenty to offer.

Position Objectives,

Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Undertaking on-the-job training and attending trade school to obtain a trade qualification in Parks and Gardens Horticulture.
• Providing quality maintenance to parks, gardens and streetscapes throughout the municipality in accordance with Council practices and procedures.
• Undertaking routine parks and gardens maintenance programs.
• Mowing, edging and brush cutting grassed areas.
• Preparing and maintaining seedling beds, including watering, fertilising and cultivation.
• Planting and maintaining seedlings, trees and shrubs.
• Weeding and maintaining garden beds and landscaped areas.
• Undertaking weed, pest and plant disease control measures.
• Operating horticultural and turf maintenance machinery and equipment, including tractors and mowers (once trained and assessed).
• Cleaning parks and reserves, including collecting litter and maintaining public areas, furniture and structures.
• Collecting and disposing of grass clippings, tree branches and removed plants.
• Maintaining tools, machinery and equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Completing daily pre-start safety checks, maintenance logbooks and required documentation.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Working as part of a team to complete scheduled maintenance programs.
• Completing all required trade school training, assignments and practical assessments.

Position Description Parks & Gardens Trainee R2809

REQUIRED FOR POSITION*

Please see the attached application form for R2809 Certificate III in Parks & Gardens - Note this form is required when submitting application otherwise your submission will not be accepted.

Application Form - Parks & Gardens Trainee R2809

• Genuine interest in parks, gardens, horticulture and outdoor maintenance.
• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of the traineeship.
• Ability to attend trade school within designated hours and complete all required training.
• Availability to undertake shift work in accordance with rostering requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, take direction and show initiative.
• Basic knowledge of garden, turf, tree and plant care and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety practices and procedures associated with parks and gardens maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to undertake physical tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate parks and gardens machinery and equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or be willing to obtain one prior to employment.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Additionally, applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Paid under Mildura Rural City Council’s Enterprise Agreement and Local Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations 2021