Description:
Apprentice Parks and Recreation - Moranbah
Position Description
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Kickstart your career with Isaac Regional Council! We're on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Parks & Recreation to join our team in Moranbah. If you love the outdoors and want to make a real impact in your community, this is your chance!
The successful applicant will work towards a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens with an accredited training provider. This full-time fixed-term four (4) year position is an initiative of Isaac Regional Council which supports long term learning and development, and career opportunities within the region. Isaac Regional Council is focused on your future development and will support you to reach the highest level of professionalism possible.
Whilst in the Apprentice position, you will be supported by a qualified mentor who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in this trade. Under their supervision, you will be required to assist with the maintenance and development of community usage areas including:
- Sportsgrounds;
- Parks;
- Open spaces/reserves;
- Playgrounds;
- Cemeteries.
You will have an opportunity to travel throughout the Isaac region to perform these duties.
For this position we offer:
- Normally 76 hours per fortnight;
- RDO’s in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement;
- 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading;
- Up to 14% super in accordance with IRC’s Certified Agreement
- Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
- Discounted Corporate Health Cover through multiple providers with competitive extras and coverage benefits
About You
We are seeking applicants who are motivated, reliable and keen to learn. You must have a genuine interest in Parks & Recreation and be committed to building a long-term career. The successful applicant will possess the follow attributes:
- The ability to follow instructions and to adapt and work in multi-disciplinary teams;
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Hardworking and reliable;
- Complete duties to a high standard;
- Pursue the Isaac Vision
A Construction White/Blue Card and a current QLD Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain) will be highly regarded.
For more details on this exciting position, please contact Mitch Kinter – Overseer Parks and Recreation on 0439 229 828 or email mitch.kinter@isaac.qld.gov.au
To apply, please click ‘Apply Here’ and follow the steps to submit your application. Please provide sufficient information (noting the Key Competencies on the Position Description), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity, along with your resume and cover letter.
BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/careers to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council’s website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
- Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.