Apprentice Gardener

POSITION VACANT

Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region’s renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.

Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.

APPRENTICE GARDENER (Permanent Term appointment – 4 years)

Under the direction of the Overseer Parks & Gardens/Team Leader; maintain a neat and high standard of appearance of gardens and lawns together with providing gardening labouring skills as required, and help promote the image of Council and the Operations Department as both efficient and courteous.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will require a General Construction Induction Card.  Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.

Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will require knowledge of general gardening practices, turf maintenance, and basic pruning practices.

Hours of work: 38 hours per week. 

Salary and conditions: Remuneration offered will be in accordance with clause 32C wage rates of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 (depending on age).

Griffith City Council offers;   

• Location & Lifestyle
• Pro rata annual leave
• Pro rata sick leave each year
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Health & Assistance programs
• Access to the fitness passport program
• Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience

Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Applications close: Monday 20 January 2025

For any questions about the role please contact Jemaile Irvine on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.