GreensKeeping 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 is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Greenskeeping Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working outdoors and contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of our sporting fields, gardens, and public spaces. As a Greenskeeping Trainee, you will develop valuable skills while supporting the team with day-to-day operations in the upkeep of council horticultural and greenkeeping assets.

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

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Services

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

Expertise and Input

• Contribute professional input and expertise to improve the maintenance of council horticultural and greenkeeping assets.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Commit to Inner West Council's Workplace Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems, ensuring a safe and sustainable working environment.

Selection Criteria

Education and Training

• Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management.
• Qualifications in Horticulture, Greenkeeping, or a Parks & Gardens Trade Certificate (or its equivalent) are desirable.

Skills and Attributes

• A genuine interest in greenskeeping and a love for working in outdoor environments.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks as required by the role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent Inner West Council professionally when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety procedures with a willingness to learn and apply them effectively.