Arboriculture Traineeship - Government Council MEGT (AUSTRALIA) LTD

Who are we? MEGT make apprenticeships and traineeships happen! MEGT has been supporting employers, apprentices, trainees, job seekers and students for 35 years. We provide quality employment and training solutions that make a positive difference to our community. Who will you be working for? Our client is a local government council in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. They provide their community with a vast variety of different services such as; such as waste and recycling collection, leisure centres, building and planning permits and approvals, roads, drainage, health services, parks and gardens and library services. Our client recognises the value and importance of the many trees in council streets, parks, and gardens and offers a range of services in this area. Council arborists are specialists in tree care and can assist council residents in; assessing the health and safety of trees, removing unsafe trees and tree branches, treating tree diseases or pests and providing a long-term tree care plan. About the role Your duties will include: Planting and preserving street and park trees Tree maintenance (pruning, trimming, mulching, etc.) Tree removals Urgent storm repairs (emergency tree management) Utilising various hand tools and equipment EWP and crane use, often working around powerlines About you A reliable and punctual team player Great attention to detail (record keeping) Safety conscious with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn Comfortable with physical work and working at heights A positive and friendly individual with excellent communication skills Understanding of trees and electronically competent Interested in horticulture and machinery Benefits As an arboriculture trainee committed to completing a 24-month Arboriculture Traineeship, you will be working full time for a local government council earning a weekly wage and you also will be enrolled in a nationally recognised training course, which is fully paid for by the employer! You will also have regular, one on one support throughout your traineeship and on completion, you will have access to ongoing opportunities for progression and development! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to work within a local government council and be a part of a vibrant and forward moving team. Apply Now! Please don't hesitate to contact Sally on (03) 8878 5425 MEGT (Australia) Ltd is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity employer committed to child safety and providing a work environment that values diversity and inclusion. *** Please apply here: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Y2VsZXN0ZS5nYXJyby4wMjIzNi43MzI5QG1lZ3RhdS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 *** [view]