Bayside Council

Apprentice Parks & Gardens

Parks and Gardens Apprentice

• Kick-start your career in Parks & Gardens with an apprenticeship with Bayside
• Opportunity to gain hands on experience and learn from qualified professionals
• $803.30 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation

Our team

Are you ready to kick-start your career and make a positive impact on your community? Bayside Council is offering a variety of exciting opportunities for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in various apprentice, trainee, and cadet positions.

This exciting opportunity invites you to become a part of the dynamic City Presentation directorate. The City Presentation directorate ensures that our area is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, that is clean, enjoyable to live in and instils pride in our community.

Purpose the role

Bayside Council is looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Parks & Gardens Apprentice’s. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in Parks & Gardens, working with a team of experienced professionals while gaining valuable hands-on experience and qualifications in the field. As a Parks & Gardens Apprentice, you will be trained to care for and maintain parks & gardens within the community. This is a full-time, max term position that combines practical, on-the-job learning with formal training, leading to a qualification in Parks & Gardens

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with hedging, pruning, planting, plant scaping and maintenance activities.
• Learn how to identify health issues, pests, and diseases.
• Support the team with parks & gardens maintenance activities.
• Learn how to maintain tools and use equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, contributing to the upkeep of local green spaces.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• General schooling to Year 10 or 12, or equivalent.
• No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.
• A genuine interest in Parks & Gardens.
• Strong work ethic, commitment, and reliability.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and the ability to perform manual labour tasks.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Why Choose a Career with Bayside Council?

• Gain hands-on experience and industry-specific training.
• Be mentored by an experienced by qualified professionals.
• Opportunity to achieve an accredited qualification in Parks & Gardens while working.
• Contribute to important community projects.
• Fantastic benefits such as gym membership discounts, annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, health expos and an EAP service.

Why Choose a Career with Bayside Council?

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. The Parks & Gardens team have a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year.
• 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
• Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Salary Range: $803.30 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge to submit your application. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Friday 7 March, 2025

Enquiries: Matthew Able – Team Leader, Parks and Open Spaces – matthew.able@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment. This role will require a national criminal check and pre-employment medical check.