Apprentice Horticulturist (Turf)

Position No: BGPA96000083

Salary/Level: Level ST1 or ST2, $34,200 or $46,637 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation

Tenure: 12 months, Full-time (with the possibility of extension up to 4 years)

Location: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Western Australia

BGPA Turf Apprentices undertake on-the-job learning alongside BGPA’s operational teams managing a world class Botanic Garden and parkland. Turf Apprentices will work to manage and maintain turf areas and parklands at Kings Park, while studying a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management through a nominated RTO.

Working as an Apprentice Horticulturist (Turf) involves frequent and often strenuous physical activity, as well as teamwork, and interpersonal and communication skills. The Turf Apprentice will work as part of a team in exposed environments and all weather conditions. Successful applicants will be required to pass a physical and medical assessment prior to appointment to ensure that they have the physical capabilities for the job.

At BGPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Successful completion of Year 10.
2. Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Strong work ethic with a willingness to undertake manual work as part of a team.
4. Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of turf horticulture.
5. Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Western Australian flora.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, visit https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Amanda Shade on (08) 9480 3657.

Closing date: Friday, 8 November 2024 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

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