Trainee Horticultural Services

About the role

Are you passionate about green spaces and looking to kick-start your career as a qualified Horticulturist, Gardener or Landscaper? Great news! The City is now accepting applications from candidates interested in completing a two-year traineeship in Cert III Parks & Gardens.

We are searching for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to make a positive impact in the Coffs Coast community. If you are passionate about learning and ready to apply your natural talents and skills to real-life situations, then we'd love to have you on board!

As a Trainee Horticultural Services with the City, you will work at various Open Space facilities including Botanical Gardens and Cemeteries, supporting the city's mowing, horticultural, and weed teams. Your responsibilities will include tasks such as mowing, planting, mulching, fertilising, spraying, and watering. This traineeship will provide you with the expertise to contribute to the creation of liveable cities by providing healthy environments and protecting natural habitats. You will learn to create and maintain green environments that are both beautiful and functional, including parks, gardens, and nurseries.

Throughout your traineeship, you will work alongside knowledgeable and experienced horticulturalists and supervisors, getting involved in daily worksite activities and safely carrying out horticulture duties. It's an exciting opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive environment.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please review the Position Description or click here for frequently asked questions.

The start date for this traineeship is flexible (e.g. 2025) depending on the circumstances of the successful candidate.

About you?

• The successful candidate will possess a willingness to undertake and successfully complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens through a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training. In addition, you must be willing to obtain a Whitecard as part of this traineeship.
• Demonstrated reliability
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow instruction
• Demonstrated ability to undertake gardening, labouring and horticultural tasks including the use of small plant e.g. blowers, mowers, brush cutter, power sprays.

What's on offer?

• Between $687.10 and $803.30 per week (depending on age) + 11.5% superannuation
• Temporary two-year Full-Time position 38 hours per week.
• Scope for performance-based salary increases in line with the completion of studies.
• Support throughout your studies and reimbursements for learning materials and textbooks.
• Ongoing training and development throughout your qualification.

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Rick Ackland, Maintenance Coordinator Botanic Garden and Cemeteries at richard.ackland@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0408 472 551 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant/

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.