General Hand - Parks & Open Spaces (including community care)- Apprentice

Are you looking to start a meaningful career that combines outdoor work with community service? Uralla Shire Council is offering a unique apprenticeship opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Parks & Open Spaces team, with a special focus on supporting aged care clients in our community. 

The Opportunity

As a General Hand Apprentice, you’ll contribute to the upkeep of Uralla’s parks, gardens, reserves, and recreational facilities, while also assisting with outdoor maintenance tasks for aged care clients in their homes. This dual-focus role offers hands-on experience and formal training, including:

• Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
• Exposure to Aged Care Quality Standards and NDIS Practice Standards

You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality services and promoting independence and wellbeing in the community.

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description - General Hand Parks & Open Spaces (including community care) - Apprentice

Candidate profile

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual with a genuine interest in outdoor work and community care, who is eager to learn, committed to completing a three-year apprenticeship, and ready to contribute positively to our team and the wellbeing of our residents. 

What We Offer You

You’ll be welcomed into a supportive and social environment where every team member is committed to pitching in and helping each other in order for everyone to succeed.

Commencing salary is as per Band 1/Level 1 of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 - T1-T10 depending on age of the successful candidate.

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the successful candidate, including compressed working agreements.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual legislated Award Increases
• Employee Recognition Program
• Personal Protective Equipment supplied
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils!)

 In addition to the above, Council offers ongoing opportunities for career progression and internal advancement. Council also offers comprehensive induction, onboarding and training, with additional opportunities to attend relevant training to your position. 

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure

 How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later, however we recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered