ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under supervision, the Horticulture Trainee will learn and develop a range of competencies in order to complete a Certificate II in Horticulture through formal and on the job learning activities.
The Trainee will assist with general open space maintenance related to the function of Council’s Open Space assets.
Employment Status: Full time limited tenure for up to twelve (12) months
Award: Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and Conditions (excluding certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003 Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $617.40 - $1,562.50 gross per fortnight dependant on age & experience.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated experience and/or interest in horticulture or related activities.
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
- Effective and efficient time management skills with the ability to apply attention to detail.
- Computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, in particular, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
- Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Eligibility for First Start funding under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm to obtain and ability to commit to completing a Certificate II in Horticulture
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
- The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
- This position may be required to work on a rotational roster of early and late shifts in each fortnightly pay period.
- Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
For further information, view the Position Description and Information Kit.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call Ebony Van Lammeren, Human Resources Officer 07 47615300 or email careers@charterstowers.qld.gov.au
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 24 November 2024.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
