Trainee - Horticulture
Full Time - 2 years
We are excited to appoint a Trainee Gardener who aspires to learn all about horticulture and desires to make a significant contribution to some of our best presented and highest profile parks, gardens and streetscapes in Wangaratta. Council is seeking a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who is customer focused and demonstrates initiative and drive in an outdoor environment.
The position will required you to attend Tafe and obtain Certificate III in Horticulture and you will obtain practical experience whilst undertake garden development and maintenance while ensuring the appearance of public areas continues to be maintained to a high standard in Council parks and garden areas.
This position will suit a school leaver, if this sounds like you Rural City Of Wangaratta will be thrilled to see your application.
A detailed Position Description (PD) is available below.
Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Ricky Eykenboom, Horticulture Coordinator on 0418 320 153.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of their Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate prior to commencement.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday 4th April 2022
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences