Horticulture Traineeship
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
Your Host Employer:
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Their focus is on the community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so they continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives.
Benefits:
The Role:
Maxima, and the City of Adelaide, are looking for an outdoor enthusiast to undertake a Horticulture Traineeship.
This 36-month full-time opportunity will see you assisting to create and maintain parks and gardens within the local council area. Develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas with hands-on experience, and paid study towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture.
Duties Include:
About You:
Role Requirements:
How to Apply:
Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
Your Host Employer:
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Their focus is on the community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so they continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives.
Benefits:
- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
- Stable hours and leave entitlements
- No study debt and additional licences and training at no cost
The Role:
Maxima, and the City of Adelaide, are looking for an outdoor enthusiast to undertake a Horticulture Traineeship.
This 36-month full-time opportunity will see you assisting to create and maintain parks and gardens within the local council area. Develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas with hands-on experience, and paid study towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture.
Duties Include:
- Garden and grounds maintenance
- Mulch, prune, pot, and water plants
- Use garden tools and machinery
- Brush cutting and mowing
- Pest and weed control
- Install irrigation pipes and watering systems
About You:
- Enjoy working outdoors and with garden tools
- Strong work ethic; reliable and punctual
- Ability to prioritise time and tasks when working under pressure
- Works effectively within a team and unsupervised
- Great communication skills
- Have a can-do attitude and willing to learn
Role Requirements:
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
- Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
- Previous experience in gardening or similar trades (advantageous)
How to Apply:
Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au