Apprenticeship, Cert III Landscape Construction, Narmbool
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is one of Australia’s leading independent not for profit museum organisations. Our purpose is to inspire an understanding of the significance of the central Victorian gold rushes in Australia’s national story.
Located on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people, Narmbool was first settled by Europeans in 1839. The first building in the homestead precinct was a two-roomed bluestone cottage built around 1850. Today’s homestead dates from 1889 and has been given a D-Classification by the National Trust. Today, Narmbool is a 2,000 hectare pastoral property and consists of the Garden Room Restaurant, as well as Narmbool Lodge, Manna’s Outstations and Tea-Tree Bush Camp.
In this newly created full time position you will undertake a Certificate III in Landscape Construction whist assisting with environmental conservation and maintenance of the property, and presentation of the heritage and other decorative gardens. A combination of onsite and offsite training will be required to complete the apprenticeship.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE:
- Have a basic knowledge of garden terminology, however it is not essential
- Possess a genuine interest in gardens and landscaping
- Be able and willing to undertake and complete an apprenticeship of 4 years
- Have an awareness of OHS when using tools and machinery
- Have good communication skills
- Have self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum guidance
If this sounds like the career opportunity for you, please visit our website www.sovereignhill.com.au/careers for more information including a full position description and information on how to apply.
