Garden labourer
Central Goldfields Shire - Parks & Open Spaces

**Please contact Goldfields LLEN (placements@gllen.org.au) to arrange a placement, please do not call the council directly**

Housed within the Operations Unit at Central Goldfields Shire Council, this Parks and Garden placement is ideal for students who enjoy being in nature, working outside and have an interest in plants and the environment.

Students will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and gain an insight into the various Parks and Gardens related professions whilst being provided with opportunities to experience first-hand basic technical skills.

There are a number of parks, play spaces and cycling tracks maintained by Central Goldfields including the Princes Park precinct, Station Domain PlaySpace, and the Maryborough Skate Park.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain an understanding of the role Parks and Gardens play within the Shire and may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement including general employability skills such as:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Punctuality
• Presentation
• Problem solving
• Following instruction
• Working under supervision
• Working in real-life scenarios

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Gaining hands-on practical experience
• Industry specific OH&S
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
• Planning and organising
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers, and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Student tasks and duties will vary depending on the time of year and if any events are taking place at the time of placement. Students may assist or observe trained staff with ‘some’ the following activities:
• Understanding the breadth and depth of duties within the parks and open spaces team
• Undertake light duties such as sweeping, leaf blowing
• Vegetation Control
• Mowing grounds

Student Requirements

Students should have a keen interest in exploring careers within gardening, landscaping and or horticulture and enjoy being outdoors! Students should arrive on time, be willing to listen and learn, and show initiative.

Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

Please discuss with the employer at form signing and providing sizing information as appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with WHS policy and work procedures.

Students must wear protective clothing e.g., work pants/shorts and a hat (and use sunscreen which is essential for working outdoors).

Other items including steel cap work boots, gloves and vests will be provided by Central Goldfields Shire Council (and students are able to keep the boots!). Long hair must be tied back, and no dangly jewellery.

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available.