Wollondilly Shire Council

Apprentice Parks & Recreation

2025 Apprentice Opportunity – Parks and Recreation  

• Located in the fast growing Wollondilly LGA
• Temporary Full Time (48 moths)
• 38 hours per week with Fortnightly RDO
• Educational Assistance - Learn as you earn!
• Supportive organisation with opportunities to learn and develop 

Are you ready to kick-start your career and make a difference in the community? Seeking an apprenticeship that provides practical hand-on experience while you complete a qualification? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Council
Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professional to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

It's an exciting time for Wollondilly with major town centres being planned and built. With growth comes opportunity and Wollondilly Shire Council in partnership with the NSW Government have an Apprentice Parks and Recreation position available forming part of the 'fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets'.

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to kick-start your career in Parks & Gardens? This exciting opportunity provides you the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience while earning qualifications in the field. This full-time, fixed-term role combines practical, on-the-job learning with formal training, guiding you towards a qualification in Parks & Gardens.

The successful candidate must demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Ability and commitment to undertake Apprenticeship in Parks and Gardens (4-year term)
• General Induction Construction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Basic understanding of Work, Health and Safety
• Valid provisional or Class C drivers licence

Further Information: Chad Neilson, Open Space Team Leader on 4677 9625.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Friday, 10 January 2025.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly an even better place, together.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, person living with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and members of culturally diverse communities to join our team. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If successful, we will offer ongoing support as needed.