Trainee - Horticulture

Trainee - Horticulture

Full Time - 2 years 

We are excited to appoint a Trainee Gardener who aspires to learn all about horticulture and desires to make a significant contribution to some of our best presented and highest profile parks, gardens and streetscapes in Wangaratta.  Council is seeking a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who is customer focused and demonstrates initiative and drive in an outdoor environment. 

This role required you to attend Tafe and obtain Certificate III in Horticulture which Council will enrol you in and you will also obtain practical experience whilst undertake garden development and maintenance to ensure that the appearance of public areas continues to be maintained to a high standard in Council parks and garden area ‘s.

If this sounds like you, Council will be thrilled to see your application. 

A detailed Position Description (PD) is available below.  Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Ricky Eykenboom, Horticulture Coordinator on 0418 320 153.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday 1st November 2021

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;

A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences

1507 - Trainee Horticulture PD.pdf