Parks & Gardens Apprentice & Horticulture Trainee Open Space & Environment Temporary Full Time (3 year apprentice role & 2 year trainee role) $44,149 or QLD min wage if over 21 plus superannuation Maryborough At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for: Have you been thinking about beginning a career within the parks industry?
We have a two year Horticulture Traineeship and a three year Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship available within our Parks South team.
Learn on the job while studying!
You'll be working with passionate and knowledgeable teams who are eager to share their experience.
Based closer to Hervey Bay?
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Please click here to view a full position description for the Parks and Gardens Apprentice position.
Please click here to view a full position description for the Horticulture Trainee position.
Funding Criteria: These traineeships have been made available with the assistance of funding under the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work – First Start Program.
The First Start Program primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers considered at risk of enduring prolonged periods of unemployment and accordingly, certain information is required from applicants to confirm eligibility for participation.
A copy of the Guidelines for Funding for the First Start Program is available below.
Who can apply?
Disadvantaged groups to be targeted include: Young people (aged 15–24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care Long-term unemployed job seekers Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds People with disability Displaced workers Women re-entering the workforce Veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families Only candidates who have not previously utilised the funding from this scheme are eligible.
First Start Funding Guidelines Benefits of Working with Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.
Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer: Learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 12% employer super contribution 17.5% leave loading Study assistance program Novated leasing 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid Emergency Services leave Apply now: Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 4th December 2024.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Dario De Simone, Coordinator Parks South, on ****** Apply Now