Apprentice Gardener

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gardener to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

During this four year apprenticeship you will complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens and you will also undertake practical on the job training as part of the team responsible for the maintenance of Council's Parks and Recreations areas. You will assist in the maintenance of Council's Parks and Recreation areas. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Maintain turf and garden machinery
• Operate machinery including mowers, tractor/ride on machines/gang mowers
• Maintain parks and gardens
• Complete garden construction, materials and activities
• Treat/Lop Trees
• Complete required study within designated timeframe

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Genuine interest in Horticulture
• Completion of Year 10 school education
• Ability to demonstrate self motivation and reliability
• A willingness to learn and further develop skill set
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in garden maintenance. 

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $584.20 and $1,194.60 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Temporary, Full-time Apprenticeship, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Sunday 12 January 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com