Horticulture Traineeship

Horticulture Traineeship
Maxima, in conjunction with the City of Charles Sturt Council, are currently seeking a passionate individual who loves being out in nature to kick-start their career in horticulture.

The City of Charles Sturt Council is located West of the CBD and is the perfect combination of beach and city life living. With a range of outstanding sporting grounds, reserves, and heritage areas it takes a committed team to make this happen, and are they are looking to add to this.

This exciting and diverse opportunity will see you working to maintain local plants, parks, gardens, streetscapes and Biodiversity areas for one of Adelaide’s fastest growing councils. Interacting with a residential customer base within the local council, you will learn and work to build a brighter community to all.

Across 3-years you will be working fulltime receiving paid, on the job training whilst studying towards a nationally accredited Certificate III in Horticulture.

Duties Include:
· Mowing, pruning, mulching and planting
· Weed and pest control
· Garden and grounds maintenance
· Lay irrigation pipes and install watering systems
· Minor landscaping works
· Use of garden tools and machinery including woodchippers
· Maintain parks, reserves, streetscapes and open spaces

About You:
· Love being outdoors
· Not afraid of hard work and enduring all weather conditions
· Take initiative to complete tasks
· Great problem-solving skills
· Effectively works as part of a team with great communication skills

Role Requirements:
· Current drivers’ licence and own vehicle (desirable)
· Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
· Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, drug/alcohol test and police clearance

How to Apply:
Current and recent school leavers encouraged to apply.
  
Complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
  
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Traineeship wages apply.