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Want to do something valuable for your community while being paid to learn? Here is your opportunity!North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydneys picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD.Why is an apprenticeship right for you?There are countless reasons and fantastic benefits!Gain experience and practical skills while you get paidGuidance from experienced mentorsValuable on-the job training in the workplaceUpon completion you graduate as a qualified tradespersonFlexible full-time or part-time work and study optionsAccess to excellent employee benefitsNo debt! You dont pay to study you GET PAID to work and learn!Is this the role for you?Heres what youll bring to the role to thrive and make a real impact!Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, performing manual tasks for extended periods.Ability to notice subtle changes in turf health and take appropriate actions.Willingness to work collaboratively with other greenkeepers and grounds staff.Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding work tasks.Enthusiasm for learning about turf management, horticulture, and grounds maintenance.Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions for turf and grounds management.Completed Year 10A genuine interest in horticulture, turf management, or landscape maintenance.A strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn on the job.Basic computer skills to conduct researchReasonable level of fitness to do repetitive lifting and be on your feet for long periodsPrevious experience or interest in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance,Basic knowledge of horticultural practices or gardening.A valid drivers licence.Why work at NSC?We''re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locationsAccess to Fitness PassportExcellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDOs for outdoor employeesFlexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employeesFreedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fundA holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checksAccess to employee recognition and reward programWeekly fruit basketsFree access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance ProgramFree financial advice by a certified Financial PlannerMonetary transport allowanceInvitations to local government events, training and planning sessionsAccess to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locationsClose locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike waysWe want YOU no barriers North Sydney Council is an inclusive employer, it all about your ability!Salary detailsSalary from: $41,932 to $57,007 pa + 11.5% superannuation + $1,000 transport allowance paUniform Provided76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day offHow to applySchool Leavers: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and answer the questions below.Currently studying towards Cert III Sports Turf Management qualification: applicants are required to submit a cover letter, academic transcripts and answer the questions below.In your cover letter for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you should focus on showcasing your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and any relevant skills or experiences you''ve gained through school, volunteer work, or extracurricular activities. Highlight your interest in the field and explain how your academic background has prepared you for the role. Emphasise qualities such as a strong work ethic, adaptability, and teamwork, even if you don''t have direct work experience. Make sure to convey your proactive attitude, passion for developing new skills, and genuine desire to contribute to the organisationNorth Sydney Council iscommitted tothe principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheresto the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.About UsWith a cohort of approximately 400 permanent (full time and part time) employees, we considerourselves nottoo big, not too small - just right! At North Sydney Council we''re committed to creating adiverse,inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams value the unique contribution each member makes,and genuinelystrives towards making North Sydney Council a fun place to work! The work we do makes a realdifference tothe lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.Our commitment to our staff at North Sydney Council is:To optimise employee performance in an enjoyable, safe, fair and equitable workplacePrivacy AcknowledgmentNorth Sydney Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council is committed to protecting your personal information and our policy on privacy and personal information represents local government best practice. North Sydney Council is an agency under definition of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.Council will also comply with the Health Privacy Principles in the following ways:Your vaccination status will only be used for business purposes and for application as required under Councils COVIDSafe Plan/s.To ensure accuracy, Council will only accept information regarding your vaccination status from you.Your vaccination status may be shared with other Council Officers for work purposes such as ensuring compliance with the Covid Safe Plan, ensuring compliance with legislation and for the allocation of work tasks and locations.Your vaccination status will be held in Councils HR System. This will be recorded in a similar way to how we record other information such as medical certificates.Where Council does not know your vaccination status you may be required to comply with certain restrictions that apply at the time and as required by Council Policy or COVIDSafe Plan.Yes I agree to the privacy statement *Personal Details * Required fieldFirst name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersPhone *Street *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsAre you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia with full rights to work in Australia? *Do you require any reasonable adjustments to undertake the duties of the position for which you have applied? If yes, please specify: *Are you currently studying or have completed study in this or related field? *If you are currently studying, how much of the course have you completed? (eg. 2nd year apprentice). * #J-18808-Ljbffr