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Open Space & EnvironmentTemporary Full Time (3 years)$46,177 or QLD minimum wage if over 21 plus superannuationHervey BayAt Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.What We Are Looking ForWe have an exciting opportunity for a Sports Turf Management Apprentice to join our high performing and knowledgeable team based at the Hervey Bay Sports Precinct. While working, youll undertake all components of Certificate III Sports Turf Management.What Your Day Will Look LikeCompleting general gardening duties including planting, pruning and irrigationAssisting in weed, pest and disease identification and controlParticipating in pre-construction activitiesOperating a variety of hand held power tools, machinery and plant including specialised sports turf maintenance apparatusPlease click here to view a full position description.Funding CriteriaThese traineeships have been made available with the assistance of funding under the Queensland Governments Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start Program. The First Start Program primarily targets young Queensland school leavers and disadvantaged job seekers considered at risk of enduring prolonged periods of unemployment and accordingly, certain information is required from applicants to confirm eligibility for participation.A copy of the Guidelines for Funding for the First Start Program is available below.Who can apply?Disadvantaged groups to be targeted include:Young people (aged 1524 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home careLong-term unemployed job seekersMature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleMigrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsPeople with disabilityDisplaced workersWomen re-entering the workforceVeterans, ex-ADF personnel and their familiesOnly candidates who have not previously utilised the funding from this scheme are eligible.Benefits Of Working With CouncilCommitted to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.What We OfferValues based cultureEmployee discount shopping programProfessional developmentFlexible working arrangements including work from homeStudy assistance programNovated leasing24/7 access to Employee Assistance ProgramPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid emergency services leaveUniform subsidyYears of service rewardsApply NowApplications close 11pm on Tuesday 5th August 2025A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.For further details please contact Ryan McQueen, Team Leader Sports Precinct, on ryan.mcqueen@frasercoast.gld.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr