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Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions.At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.Were committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.ADD VALUE - THE ROLEThe Apprentice Parks and Gardens is responsible for assisting the Parks teams with the presentation of the open space network which, incorporates passive open space, sporting fields, parks and playgrounds, gardens, cemeteries, street scapes and trees within the open space network.Key responsibilities include:Assist Councils Parks staff in the construction, maintenance and enhancement of Council Parks and Reserves assetsAssist Parks staff in horticultural activitiesAssist Parks staff in labouring activities and grounds maintenanceOperate a range of plant and equipmentThis position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 4-year apprenticeship) working 38 hours per week.Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $803.30 - $1042.10 per week plus superannuation and other award allowances.Effective from the first full pay period in July 2025, an attractive above-award salary increase and 12% superannuation will be applied.BE VALUED - THE REWARDYour wellbeing benefits include: Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)Health + Wellbeing LeaveFitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin ChecksYour flexible work benefits may include:Work from homeRostered Day Off9-day fortnight4-day weekYour leave benefits include: Concessional Leave between Christmas and New YearAnnual LeaveSick + Carers LeaveLong Service Leave after 5 yearsPurchase of Additional Annual LeaveParental LeaveDomestic + Family Violence LeaveHealth + Wellbeing LeaveYour development benefits include: Training Courses + Professional DevelopmentEducation AssistanceLeadership Development ProgramEmerging Leaders Program''Grow our Own'' ProgramYour reward + recognition benefits include: ESSPecialist Program AwardsService AwardsBe Valued Recognition ProgramWANT TO KNOW MORE?To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click hereto explore our webpages.Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click heretocheck out our careers page and to see what ison offer.For further information regarding this role please see the position description.INTERESTED?For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact People and Cultureon(02) 6578 7290. To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 9TH JUNE2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr