Horticulture Trainee
4 weeks ago
Join the Horticulture and Living Collections team at Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority as a Trainee Horticulturist
About the Role:
As a Trainee Horticulturist, you will learn horticultural and associated activities while assisting other staff to implement the operational plan as part of a team. The Traineeship will include a formal training contract and one day per week study toward Certificate II or III in Horticulture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation of the operational plan as part of a team.
- Learn horticultural and associated activities.
- Participate in formal training and study toward Certificate II or III in Horticulture.
Selection Criteria:
- Successful completion of Year 10.
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of horticulture.
- Strong work ethic with a willingness and ability to perform physical work year round in an outdoor team environment.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Western Australian flora.
Requirements:
- Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency status.
- Visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following:
- A covering letter.
- A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria.
- A current resume.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities, and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
- A covering letter.
- A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria.
- A current resume.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last-minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement:
Your interest in employment opportunities at Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is welcomed. BGPA actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions of all people in our workplace. We encourage all people, including those with disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
