Apprentice Groundskeeper

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual for the position of Apprentice Groundskeeper.

This position is funded under the NSW Governments ‘Fresh Start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees, and Cadets Program’.

 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a structured apprenticeship program, gaining valuable qualifications in sports field turf management

including mowing, topdressing, fertilizing, irrigation, and pest control.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Willingness and capacity to undertake studies to Cert IV level.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

It would be desirable for you to have:

• Completed the HSC
• Class ‘C’ drivers’ licence – including CP1/2
• General Construction Induction (CIC – White Card) NSW

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded Operational Band 1/T7 to T10 as per Local Government State Award 
• The salary range is $1042 to $1194 per week plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment.
• 38 hour working week applies.  NSC has a RDO system whereby every second Monday is a rostered day off. 
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment
• Narromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
• There is no guarantee of ongoing employment with Council at the conclusion of this cadetship. 

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: David Robins, Manager Human Resources 02 6889 9999. 

Closing date: 9.00am Friday 31 January 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application