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Join City of Moreton Bay as an Apprentice Parks and Gardens, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As an Apprentice with us, you'll work towards completing a Certificate III Parks and Gardens through a range of work based activities. You'll gain exposure to a large variety of work types and areas as you work across a number of our teams and learn from our experienced and qualified parks team members

Working as part of our Parks team, you will assist with and undertake onsite relevant parks and gardens/horticultural activities (as defined through legislative requirements for this position) whilst adhering to Council's safety policies and procedures. 

You will be required to perform general labouring duties predominantly related to our parks, gardens and green open spaces maintenance such as mowing, mulching, weeding, pruning, blowing, spraying and planting as well as other parks and gardens/landscaping duties necessary to complete the task at hand.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for this industry, solid aptitude and ability to enrol in and complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens within the designated time frame, demonstrated experience undertaking manual handling/general labouring tasks, eagerness to learn new tasks and acquire new skills in a diverse environment across a variety of locations whilst working with various parks teams. Ideally you will have some exposure to the industry that has ignited your passion and drive to continue into a career and gain a qualification within the field.  

Additionally, you will hold:

• Current C class driver's licence
• Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement at your own cost) 

A requirement of this position that you will obtain an MR (Medium Rigid) truck licence within the first 12 months of commencement. 

Safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.