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Nursery Apprentice (Three Year Duration) Join to apply for the Nursery Apprentice (Three Year Duration) role at Careers at Council. This fulltime, fixedterm apprenticeship is based at the beautiful Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in Batemans Bay. It is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in horticulture, gaining handson experience and formal qualifications in nursery operations and plant conservation. You will undertake a CertificateIII in Nursery Operations through a registered training organisation, with training delivered via a mix of onthejob and offthejob learning and will involve travelling to Sydney to attend blockrelease training. The starting salary for this position is $1,391.57 plus 12% superannuation and is dependent on the age of the employee on commencement. You have a minimum Year10 level certificate or equivalent and a strong interest in plants and the environment, and are ready to commit to a rewarding apprenticeship. Ability to safely use and learn basic electrical and mechanical tools. Ability and willingness to work harmoniously in a team environment. Effective written and oral communication skills. Fitness and ability to complete physical labouring tasks. Commitment and ability to successfully complete the practical and theoretical components of the apprenticeship and ability and willingness to undertake additional training as required. What We Offer 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff. Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations. Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period. 9 weeks Councilprovided paid maternity leave (conditional). Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually. Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition programme. Salary packaging programme. Application Process To apply for this position you will need to: Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience. Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (optional). Provide your final school report if schooling was completed within the last five years. Address the screening questions in the form below. Applications close: Sunday16November2025 at 11:00pm. Confirmation of personal identity and working rights: If successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring an original governmentissued photo ID for the interview panel. Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on0244747378 or via [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process. Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr