Your Host Employer:

The City of West Torrens is situated between Glenelg and Adelaide's Central Business District and has a population of around 57,000. They have a variety of residential and industrial areas, and a number of large shopping precincts, including Harbour Town and the Mile End Homemaker Centre. They are committed to being the best place to live, work and enjoy life.

Benefits:

• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
• Stable hours and leave entitlements
• No study debt and additional licences and training at no cost

The Role:

Maxima, and the City of West Torrens, are looking for an outdoor enthusiast to undertake a Conservation and Ecosystem Management Traineeship.

This 36-month fulltime opportunity will see you exposed to both general gardening and sustainability practices to kickstart a successful horticulture career.

You will develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas with hands-on experience, and paid study towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

Duties Include:

• Brush cutting
• Weed and pest control
• Collect and propagate native seeds
• Implement revegetation works
• Undertake sampling and testing of soil and water
• Prepare and apply chemicals

About You:

• Enjoy working outdoors and with garden tools
• Strong work ethic; reliable and punctual
• Ability to prioritise time and tasks when working under pressure
• Works effectively within a team and unsupervised
• Great communication skills
• Have a can-do attitude and willing to learn

Role Requirements:

• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
• Previous experience in gardening, horticulture or similar trades (advantageous)

How to Apply:

Click Apply and complete the online application form, attaching a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.

About Maxima:

Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation - we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.

For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au

At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.

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