WHY US:
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
JOB DETAILS
1 Temporary Full Time - 36 hours, 4 days per week (3-4 years) Salary: $ 31,408 to 49,469 (T2 to T5) Location: Depot
JOB DESCRIPTION
This apprenticeship is a full-time position within our Parks and Open space Services team. The successful candidate will work towards the completion of their Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience developing practical skill in the maintenance and care for councils parks, open space gardens and public trees. This role is offered as an apprenticeship and is open to new starters and continuing apprentices in 1st or 2nd year of the same qualification.
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), Liverpool City Council has been granted an exemption from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) for this role.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Completion of Year 10.
- Willing to enrol and complete apprenticeship in Horticultural Parks and Gardens
- Class C driver’s licence (or Provisional licence)
- Willing to obtain MR license.
- A genuine interest in the outdoors, horticulture, gardening and landscape maintenance.
- Knowledge of horticultural practices.
- Ability to set priorities and organise work.
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to take direction and implement feedback on performance.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
- Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
- Access to a Fitness Passport
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be provided to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form OR Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
Click here for a copy of the position description.
CLOSING: 10 March 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Lindsay Goodall, Coordinator Parks East by email at goodalll@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
