Trainee Horticulturist x5

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 five 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 higher in Horticulture. A pre-employment screening process applies as part of the selection process.

Position title: Trainee Horticulturist x 5
1 year contract x 2
3 year contract x 3
Location: West Perth
Position Number, 1yr contract: 96000090
Position Number, 3yr contract: 96000091
Full-time
Wages, LGRCEU

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 Form71.15 KB.

All applications should include a completed Application for Job Vacancy Form 151.67 KB.

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

Closing Date: 4.00 pm (AWST) 1 November 2013

Note: If you are interested in only a 1 year or 3 year Horticulturist traineeship contract please specify which one you are applying for. If you are interested in applying for the 1 year and the 3 year opportunity please specify that in your application. If you are also interested in the Trainee - Land Management trainee opportunity, separate applications should be made for each.

You can post your completed application to Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Fraser Avenue, West Perth WA 6005; email to reception@bgpa.wa.gov.au; or fax to (+61 8) 9322 5064.

Late or pro forma applications will not be accepted.