Horticultural Apprentice

Horticultural Apprentice Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA Position No: 106/2023 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Temporary Full-time (3 year Term) Have you finished or about to finish school and looking for your next opportunity? Are you passionate about horticulture and practical learning? We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. The City of Mandurah is looking for people who are self-motivated, reliable and has a positive can-do attitude to kick-start their career in the horticultural trade. As an apprentice you will complete a nationally recognised qualification (AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens) while gaining practical knowledge and skills in horticulture such as garden bed and lawn maintenance, cultivating soil, fertilising, planting, operating tools, pruning, weeding and constructing garden beds, paths and fences. What does the ideal candidate bring to City of Mandurah? School leavers: OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 Non-school leavers: C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or a completion of a Certificate II in a related discipline Genuine interest in the horticultural trade Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks High level of attention to detail Self-motivated and keen to learn Ability to problem solve Be a confident communicator Ability to follow instructions and take direction from Team Leader/Supervisor A strong team player Basic knowledge of horticultural tools Reliable and hardworking Computer skills with the ability to operate software programs, tablets and mobile devices Ability to organise own work and apply time management principles The finer details This fulltime position attracts a starting salary of $30,134 gross per annum for a junior or $50,224 gross per annum for an adult.  The apprenticeship is 3 years in duration and is located at the Council’s Operations Centre on Park Road.  Successful applicants will need to obtain their white card prior to commencing. To apply please visit our Careers page at . You must include the following in your application: A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this apprenticeship will help with your career ambitions A resume For further information or any enquiries, please contact Rod Manning on (08) 9550 3972.  Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City…

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