Trainee Arboriculturist, Albury City Council. Albury, Albury Area NSW. Gardening & Landscaping (Trades & Services). Government-Local (Government & Defence). Contract/Temp. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Working at AlburyCity is not just a job; you are connected to something much bigger. Every position, every person, and every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live, and play. We are here to learn, to grow, to achieve, and to create genuine connections within our community.

The position: assist the Streetscapes and Gardens Team in the development and maintenance of parks, landscapes, and gardens. Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO. Flexible working arrangement. Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team.

About us: We are the facilitators of a thriving, resilient, and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work, and invest.

AlburyCity Traineeship Criteria:

To be considered eligible for this position, an applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or higher industry qualification completed. The recruitment of an AlburyCity Apprentice is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.

Qualifications & experience: Minimum completion of Year 10. Class C (standard) Driver's Licence, Provisional Licence, or Learner Licence (compulsory to have and maintain). Basic knowledge in the use of horticultural tools and equipment. A general interest in parks and gardens and horticulture. Understanding of safe work practices.

Tasks & responsibilities Under direction, assist in the following: Maintenance and planting of trees. Maintenance of the Albury parks, reserves and landscapes. Construction of landscapes in the Albury City area. Provide advice to the public and visitors in a polite and effective manner. Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner.

Hours Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 6.30 am to 3.30 pm, with an RDO in accordance with Albury City's RDO guidelines.

Benefits: Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions, and with the ski fields so close, you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff), and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child-safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies, and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. This role closes on 9th February 2025. The role may close earlier for the right applicant.

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Should you require any further information for this role email Leanne Hunichen on Leanne.Hunichen@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 02 6043 5691