1st Year Landscape Apprentice

MEGT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study and training

Mentoring from experienced landscapers

Weekly pay

Certificate III in Landscape Construct

Job summary

MEGT is seeking a motivated Landscape Construction Apprentice to work on premium residential projects across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, based in Elanora Heights, NSW.

You’ll earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Landscape Construction while gaining hands-on experience from experienced tradespeople and contributing to real project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, punctual and committed to completing an apprenticeship.
• Physically capable and comfortable with manual outdoor work.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, site prep and general landscape construction.
• Support retaining walls, paving and outdoor structures.
• Assist with drainage and irrigation installation; turf laying.
• Read plans, follow instructions and maintain a safe, tidy site.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

physically capable

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Job description

Want a career where you can work outdoors, learn a skilled trade and see the results of your work every day?

MEGT is seeking a motivated and reliable Landscape Construction Apprentice to join an experienced landscaping team based in Elanora Heights, NSW, while completing a Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

You’ll work across premium residential projects throughout Sydney’s Northern Beaches, gaining hands‑on experience across everything from excavation and construction through to paving, retaining walls, irrigation, turf and garden installation.

If you’re someone who enjoys working with your hands, being outdoors and learning how things are built, this is an opportunity to turn that interest into a rewarding trade career.

About the Host Employer

Our host employer has more than 20 years’ experience in landscape construction, specialising in high‑end residential projects across the Northern Beaches.

You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople who are committed to quality workmanship and providing apprentices with the practical skills, training and support to build a successful career.

What You’ll Learn

As a Landscape Construction Apprentice, you’ll gain practical experience in:

• Excavation, site preparation and general landscape construction
• Retaining walls, paving and outdoor structures
• Drainage and irrigation installation
• Turf laying, planting and garden establishment
• Using and maintaining landscaping tools and equipment
• Reading plans and following job instructions
• Working safely and maintaining a clean, organised site
• Working alongside experienced landscapers across a variety of residential projects

You’ll start by learning the fundamentals and, as your skills develop, take on more responsibility and more advanced tasks.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and committed to completing an apprenticeship
• Genuinely interested in landscaping, construction and working outdoors
• Physically capable and comfortable with hands‑on manual work
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Keen to learn, take direction and develop new skills
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Proud of their work and committed to quality
• An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Essential Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport
• White Card
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role

What You’ll Get

• Full-time employment with weekly pay
• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Landscape Construction
• Paid study and training
• Hands‑on mentoring from experienced landscapers
• Experience across premium residential projects
• The opportunity to develop a genuine trade and build a long‑term career

Is This You?

If you enjoy being outdoors, working with your hands and learning a trade, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role with early starts, so reliability, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to learning are essential.

At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life‑changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story.

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.