Apprentice Plant Operator - Parks and Reserves

• Earn while you learn, mentored in a supportive team environment!
• Undertake hands on experience & complete a nationally recognised qualification - full training provided!
• Kick start your career - Commence with Council in 2025!

Our Parks and Reserves Team have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as an Apprentice Plant Operator. Under the guidance of the Supervisor and Ganger, you will learn to efficiently operate and maintain various plant for upkeep and maintenance of street verges, trees and gardens, sportsgrounds and more.

This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to undertake hands on experience in a work environment whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information about the role, please read the position description.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Have experience working effectively in a team environment
• Be able to demonstrate your ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of WHS principles and the Work Health and Safety legislation
• Have a basic level of understanding of horticulture or greenkeeping.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Chris Norvill, Parks and Reserves Supervisor on (02) 6746 1755.

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The Council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER

As an Apprentice you will be compensated in accordance with Operational Band 1 as outlined in the Local Government (State) Award 2023. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9-day fortnight
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness
• Access to training opportunities

OUR VALUES

If you're looking to join a values led organisation, these are our pillars that build our culture:

Respect - We acknowledge and understand others' cultures, beliefs and skills
Accountability - We do what we say we're going to do and own our mistakes 
Communication - We proactively communicate and adapt our message to suit our audience
Continuous Improvement - We challenge the way we do things, if not, why not?
Customer Focus - We provide customer centered service 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact [email protected]. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 2 March 2025.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.