Horticulture Traineeship — Marion, Marion Area
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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. Your Host Employer: Westminster School, located in Marion, is set on a large property of 23 hectares and pride themselves on providing state of the art facilities and grounds that will nurture students to achieve greatness. Benefits:Possible eligibility for up to $5,000 in first 2 yearPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) providedEarn while you learn with no study debtSupported by a dedicated Maxima ConsultantReceive a nationally recognised qualification The Role: Maxima, and Westminster School, are looking for a driven individual to undertake an entry level Horticulture Traineeship within their Property Services team. If successful, you will assist in the upkeep and establishment of the collection of school grounds including infrastructure, gardens and property. Across 3-years you will gain practical experience and receive paid study time towards achieving a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture. Duties Include:Maintain the School’s sporting ovals, cricket wickets, tennis and netball courtsMow, line mark and prepare sports grounds for sporting activitiesApply fertiliser and pest controlMaintain the School’s gardens and lawns, including top dressing, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, planting, weed control, mowing, edging and hand wateringInstall, maintain and repair irrigation and landscape design About You:Self-motivated with an optimistic approach to workEnthusiastic team player with great communication skillsCustomer service focusedAbility to work in a fast-changing environmentA strong commitment to work health and safety, and to working in a safe manner. Role Requirements:Current driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicleNational Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)First Aid Certificate (desirable)Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour workSatisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol test How to Apply: Click Apply and complete the online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role. Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. National Traineehip wages and conditions apply. For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.auAt 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.By applying to this position you are consenting to your data potentially being stored on international servers temporarily. Maxima abides by the Australian Privacy Principals, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.

Applications close Sunday, 3 March 2024
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