Trainee Horticulturists

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is the most visited tourist destination in Perth and offers a prestigious work environment among some of the highest profile gardens in Perth. We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic applicants for four trainee horticulturist positions to join our committed and passionate horticultural division. Successful applicants will gain invaluable on-the-job training and exposure to all applications of horticulture via a comprehensive in-house training program, complemented by formal study.

Applications are welcomed from people who are committed to completing a formal training contract, involving the successful trainee, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority as the employer, Apprenticentre and the nominated Registered Training Organisation. Please note that these traineeship opportunities are only available for Certificate Levels 2, 3 and 4 in Horticulture. Trainee contracts are based on gaining one certificate level per year. These opportunities are not suitable for people already holding a Certificate Level 3 or similar, or higher. A pre-employment screening process applies as part of the selection process.

Position Title: Trainee Horticulturist x 4
1 year contract x 2
3 year contract x 2
Location: West Perth
Position Number 1 year contract: 96000301
Position Number 2 year contract: 96000302
Full Time
Wages, LGRCEU

Please specify whether you are applying for only a 1 year or 3 year Horticulturist traineeship contract. If you are interested in applying for the 1 year and the 3 year opportunity, please specify that in your application. 

If you are interested in the other trainee opportunities in Turf Management and/or Arboriculturethat are currently advertised, separate applications must be made for each.

Further position related enquiries:
Amanda Shade
Phone: (+61 8) 9480 3657
(Not to be contacted for information packages)

Please read the Job Application Guidelines and the Job Description Form 47.06 KB.

All applications should include a completed Application for Vacancy Form 46.33 KB.

Please call (+61 8) 9480 3613 to have these documents mailed to you.

Closing Date: 4.00 pm (AWST) 23 November 2012

You can email your completed application to reception@bgpa.wa.gov.au
or fax to (+61 8) 9322 5064.

Late or pro forma applications will not be accepted.