Horticulture Trainee

Are you a person with a disability, eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Overview

Inner West Council seeks a motivated Horticulturist to maintain and enhance public spaces, including sports fields, turf wickets, and garden beds. This role involves performing a range of horticultural and maintenance services while upholding Workplace Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

This is a 12-month supported program, in which you will receive continuous assistance throughout this journey.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Services

• Maintain sports fields, turf wickets, and garden beds.
• Perform street cleaning, including mowing, planting, mulching, fertilising, spraying herbicides/pesticides, and watering.

Horticultural and Landscaping Services

• Provide horticultural and landscaping services, including mowing, planting, mulching, fertilising, spraying herbicides/pesticides, and watering.

Planning and Execution

• Plan and interpret instructions provided by maintenance teams to ensure tasks are completed effectively.

Equipment Maintenance

• Conduct general cleaning and maintenance of trucks and plant equipment.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Commit to Workplace Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems, adhering to council policies and guidelines.

Key Attributes and Selection Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture.
• Genuine interest in the field and enjoyment of working in outdoor environments.
• Physical capacity to walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks as required.
• Ability to represent Inner West Council professionally when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude toward teamwork.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and a willingness to learn and apply them effectively.