WHY US:  

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and   surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council  environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week.  If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity. 

JOB DETAILS          1 x Temporary Full - Time    36 Hours           4 days per week (2 -3 years)  Salary - $31,408 to $49,469

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This traineeship is a full-time position within our Parks and Open space Services team. The successful candidate will work towards the completion of their Certificate III in Arboriculture.  This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience developing practical skills in the maintenance and care of Council’s parks, open space gardens and public trees. This role is offered as a traineeship and is open to new starters and continuing trainees in 1st year of the same qualification.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have:

• Tree Maintenance. 

• Parks and Garden Maintenance.

• Carry out works in accordance with the Work Health and Safety act and Parks Procedures.

• Comply with responsibilities relating to the terms of the Training Contract as an Apprentice (training attendance and attainment of competencies).

• Complete a qualification in Certificate III in Arboriculture while working in a full-time capacity. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge

•  Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Career progression opportunities and ongoing proffesional development

• Access Fitness Passport

 

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. 

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

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CLOSING    01/12/2025

Be part of creating the future, For further information about the position please contact Richard Scholz, Coordinator Urban Trees Management by email at [email protected].