Infrastructure and Operations - Construction Maintenance and Operations | Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry
Are you looking to kick start your career? Obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification that will give you the skills to take you anywhere Townsville City Council is currently seeking applications for the 2025 Apprenticeship intake
- 3-year, earn while you learn apprenticeship, whilst working towards obtaining Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
- Maximum Term – Full Time, 9 Day Fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave
As part of the First Start, Skilling Queenslanders for Work Funding Initiative, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join Townsville City Council on a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
Working within a friendly team environment, you will assist with assigned maintenance and functional activities in parks, open space, sporting facilities and roadsides across the Townsville Region. You will gain knowledge of tree assessment processes, risk assessment, tree and plant species identification, vegetation planning and revegetation.
You will receive ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship from highly experienced and qualified individuals within the field. This position has clear expectations to role model the performance standards, values, behaviours, and attitudes that are integral to our workplace culture and stakeholder reputation as an organisation of excellence.
About You
To be successful in this role you must enjoy practical and manual activities and can work for extended periods outdoors. You will work methodically and accurately, have good oral and written communication skills, and follow instructions precisely. You should have a strong client focus and a genuine desire to assist. You must be able to work individually and as part of a team whilst taking pride in the quality of your work and following health and safety workplace requirements and upholding Council values.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of year 10 completion with passes in English and Maths
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers' licence (or the ability to obtain)
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
** Position re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply**
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 11 February 2025
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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