In-Demand Government Jobs in Parkes, Nsw

Trainee - Horticulture
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
13d
Parks and Gardens Assistant (Casual)
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- $27.10 - $31.17 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
13d
Urban Civil Construction Assistants
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- $53,551.22 - $61,583.00 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
6d
Rural Civil Construction Assistants
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- $53,551.22 - $61,583.00 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
6d
Chief Financial Officer
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
7d
Concreter
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
- $29.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
6d

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Trainee - Horticulture
Parkes Shire Council —Parkes NSW
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Mission Australia —Parkes NSW
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Trainee - Horticulture

Parkes Shire Council -
Parkes NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Maintenance
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

Job No: PSC2222606
Location: PARKES
About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is offering traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification. This will definitely kick start your career in your chosen profession.

Embark on an exciting journey as a Horticulture Trainee and explore the secrets of plant propagations, learn the best practices for garden maintenance and master the techniques of landscaping and design. You will develop skills and knowledge in general parks and gardens, amenity horticulture, turf culture, arboriculture and landscape construction whilst assisting in the maintenance and construction of Council’s parks, gardens, reserves and sporting grounds

This traineeship will run for a period of two (2) years, and will include on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals. At the end of the traineeship program you will attain a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

About You

Parkes Shire Council are looking for these skills and qualities

Motivated and willing to learn
Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
Flexible team player with good communication skills
Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative
Ability to work in a team environment
Good communication, organisational and time management skills
Have a genuine interest in the role for which you are applying
Benefits

Council currently offers the following benefits to our Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees:

100% of training and study costs paid for by Council
Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
38 hour working week an a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
Four weeks Annual Leave per year
Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Superannuation (currently at 12%)
Relaxed regional lifestyle
Work/Life balance
And more!
About our Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program 2026

Parkes Shire Council is offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification through a Registered Training Organisation.

The CAT Program provides you with the opportunity to gain on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals, with all training and study costs paid for by Council.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

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