The Position

To work within the Wagirra Team to assist in the restoration and maintenance of parks, natural areas, landscapes and land management projects associated with the Murray River Experience, AlburyCity new initiatives and participate in external land management projects.

• Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working arrangement
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.

AlburyCity Traineeship Criteria:

To be considered eligible for this position:

• An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification completed.
• The recruitment of an AlburyCity Trainee is based on the assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is not based on age.

Qualifications & experience

• Completion of Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent
• Class C (standard) Driver's Licence, Provisional Licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
• Statutory Declaration or Certificate confirming Aboriginality
• The ability to follow existing practices and make decisions after consulting the supervisor
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

Tasks & responsibilities

• Restoration and construction of landscapes associated with the Murray River Experience and external conservation and land management works.
• Maintenance of the Albury parks, reserves, natural areas and landscapes associated with the Natural Areas portfolio.
• Maintenance and planting of trees.
• Provide advice to the public, visitors in a polite and effective manner.
• Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner.

Hours

Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.

Benefits

Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. 

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.