Are you passionate about working outdoors and ready to start a rewarding career in horticulture? Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our growing team
This is an entry level opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience whilst studying to gain qualifications. This is a term role, for a period of four years, whilst you work towards gaining a Certificate III Horticulture – Parks & Gardens. This full-time position will be based at our Gundagai Depot.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Provide support for works undertaken by the Parks and Gardens team and the Facilities and Services Section.
2. Attend off-the-job structured training as required by the Training Agreement for the Traineeship, and other short courses as identified.
3. Participate in a team environment by performing tasks within the Waste, Parks & Gardens and Recreation Services Section.
4. Deliver quality customer service to both external and internal customers.
5. Abide by legislation and policy regarding Work Health & Safety, Environmental, Equal Employment Opportunity, Privacy and the Local Government Act and regulations and authorising bodies.
Benefits:
* Salary will be dependent upon the successful applicants age or educational qualification, whichever is higher.
* 12% superannuation.
* 9 day fortnight working arrangement
Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Human Resources on or Council's website
NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description and include an up to date resume. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.