Harden Shire Council
OPEN SPACES APPRENTICE (BOOROWA)
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Open Spaces Apprentice
(Boorowa)
Term contract for up to 4 years, full-time
76 hours per 9-day fortnight
Excellent apprenticeship opportunity based out of our Boorowa Works Depots to build your career and skills as part of our friendly Open Spaces teams. Rate of pay up to $66k p.a. (Trainee band – dependent on age/qualifications/experience) + 12% Superannuation with other entitlements from the Local Government State Award. Great employee benefits including regular wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations, health checks & much more.
About The Role
As our Open Spaces Apprentice, you will assist in the maintenance of Council’s open spaces, facilities and amenities while undertaking the qualification of Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.
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Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will provide labouring & plant operation duties under supervision and play an active role in shaping the natural beauty of your community. You’ll come to play a key role in building and maintaining Council’s urban infrastructure across Harden, Boorowa and the wider Hilltops Local Government Area through undertaking work-rotations at other depots.
This is an ideal opportunity for recent school leavers with a desire to pursue a career in horticulture, or those looking to start a new career in the field.
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Please refer to the attached position description & application form for details. If you require further details about the position, please contact Paul Muller, Manager Operations on 1300 445 586.
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Applications will remain open until midnight Sunday 13 September 2026.
When applying please email the completed application form, and a cover letter or email with your contact details (your résumé is optional but highly recommended) to careers@hilltops.nsw.gov.au, addressing applications to Jaime Dyhrberg, Acting Director Infrastructure.
Application forms are mandatory, or if you cannot complete the application form – you must address all selection criteria in your email.
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