A Traineeship Opportunity – South Burnett Regional Council:
Kickstart your career in Horticulture with this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.
The Kingaroy based position will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 1st February, 2027 and will include the completion of a Cert II in Horticulture.
The Benefits:
The benefits include:
- Fully paid on-site training.
- A recognised qualification.
- A 9-day fortnight work roster.
- 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
- Access to Corporate memberships.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.
Who Should Apply:
The position is offered under the Queensland Government’s First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.
The Duties:
Reporting to the Team Leader, Cemeteries, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:
- Gain on-the-job Horticulture experience by assisting with the day-to-day tasks and activities within the Council’s Cemeteries and Parks & Gardens operations.
- Undertake all training requirements and complete a Cert II in Horticulture.
- Operate small ride-on equipment and motorised hand equipment.
- Complete general horticulture and labouring duties including, landscape maintenance, mowing, whipper snipping, hedging, garden weeding and weed spraying.
- Perform pre-burial presentation tasks such as grave shoring, installing lowering devices, removal of excess soil from the site, chair and marquee set up.
- Provide a high level of client service to both internal and external clients.
- Refer matters that impact Council to appropriate Supervisors or Managers.
- Maintain a record of training achieved.
- Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
- Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.
The Requirements:
- A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications in Horticulture.
- The ability to work outdoors in a physical role and complete manual tasks.
- Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
- Sound communication skills.
- The proven ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
- Proven team player qualities.
- General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certificate (White card) or the ability to acquire.
- A minimum current “C” class driver licence.
- A commitment to safety in the workplace.
Additional Application Requirements:
The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:
- All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC.
Only those applicants who complete the eligibility questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.
- Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.
Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress their application further.
Pre-employment Assessments:
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.
To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your current resume directly from this website by Friday 23rd October, 2026.
Enquiries:
Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389.
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