3 Traineeship Opportunities - South Burnett Regional Council: Three Council Traineeships. Three individual locations. Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon. Kickstart your Horticulture career now by applying for any of these outstanding opportunities with the South Burnett Regional Council. The positions will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 2nd February, 2026 and will include the completion of a Cert II in Horticulture. The Benefits: The benefits include: Fully paid on-site training. A recognised qualification. A 9-day fortnight work roster. 12% Employer Superannuation contribution. Access to Corporate memberships. Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes. Who Should Apply: The positions are offered under the Queensland Government's First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities. The Duties: Reporting to the Supervisor Parks, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include: Assist with the day-to-day tasks and activities with the Council's Parks and Gardens maintenance operations. Operate small ride-on equipment and motorised hand equipment. Provide a high level of client service to both internal and external clients. Refer matters that impact Council to appropriate Supervisors or Manager. Complete a Cert II in Horticulture studies. Maintain a record of training achieved. Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace. Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed. The Requirements: Minimum successful completion of year 10. General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certificate (White Card) or the ability to acquire. A commitment to learn new Horticulture skills and complete formal qualifications. The ability to undertake manual lifting. The ability to work safely outdoors in hot conditions. Sound comprehension and numeracy skills. Sound communication skills. The proven ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required. Proven team player qualities. A minimum current "C" class driver licence. A commitment to safety in the workplace Additional Application Requirements: The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include: All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC Only those applicants who complete the eligibility questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage. Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire. Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress their application further. Pre-employment Assessments: Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing. To Apply: Should you wish to apply for the Kingaroy, Wondai or Murgon Traineeships, submit your current resume directly from this website by Friday 10th October, 2025. Enquiries: Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389. .
