Turf Maintenance/Horticulture Officer The City of Nedlands are currently taking expressions of interest for candidates who have completed a turf or horticulture qualification or would like to undertake a turf or horticulture qualification through an apprenticeship or traineeship. ABOUT THE EMPLOYERThe City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the white sands of Swanbourne beach.With a dedicated workforce of proessional service providers, they are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities. ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Leading Hand Turf Maintenance, this position will undertake the following key duties to maintain the City's parks and ovals:Prepare and maintain turf and adjoining parks facilities in accordance with turf and parks maintenance industry best practice including (ride on mowing, grass edging, brush cutting, hand mowing and removal of litter/debris)Tidying of paths, kerb lines, tennis courts, fitness equipment soft-fall and playground sand pits following mowing operations.Control grass and weeds around trees and park furniture For candidates interest in the apprenticeship or traineeship, you'll be exposed to a mixture of the above duties while being supervised and supported by the team. ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEIdeally, you will have previous experience using turf plant equipment, or for apprentices/trainees you may have completed a Certificate II in Horticulture.It is also ideal that you have:Construction Induction White CardCurrent MR Class License - normal driver's license desirable for apprentice/traineeAbility to use initiative and support team cooperationPositive attitude and ability to learn on the job If this sounds like you, and you'd like to continue or start your career in the Turf & Horticulture industry, apply now! Location: Nedlands, WAWork Type: Full Time AUD Australia - WA Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs Nedlands 6009