The Opportunity
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.
During this four-year apprenticeship, you will complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens and undertake practical on-the-job training as part of the team responsible for the maintenance of Council's Parks and Recreation areas. You will assist in the maintenance of these areas.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
* Maintain turf and garden machinery
* Operate machinery including mowers, tractor/ride-on machines, and gang mowers
* Maintain parks and gardens
* Complete garden construction, materials, and activities
* Treat/lop trees
* Complete required study within the designated timeframe
About You
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
* Genuine interest in Horticulture
* Completion of Year 10 school education
* Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and reliability
* A willingness to learn and further develop skill set
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
* Commitment to Work Health and Safety
* Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in garden maintenance.
Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
* Between $584.20 and $1,194.60 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications, and experience
* Temporary, full-time apprenticeship, 38 hours per week
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Work/life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Sunday 12 January 2025 at 4pm AEST.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check, and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, a permanent resident, or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south, and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas, offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial, and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community, and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect, and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit.
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