Apprentice Horticulturist

Coolamon Shire Council; Coolamon; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coolamon Shire Council invites applications for a first-year Apprentice Horticulturist to join the Parks and Gardens team. You will gain hands-on experience in maintaining council parks, gardens and public spaces, under supervision, while starting your Horticulture apprenticeship.

We seek a reliable, enthusiastic person with a genuine interest in horticulture, good communication skills, and the ability to work in all weather. Willingness to undertake a Cert III in Horticulture is essential.

Formación

• Interest in horticulture, gardening and outdoor work.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn and reliable.
• Able to undertake heavy manual work in all weather.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and team player.
• Willing to undertake Cert III in Horticulture.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in parks and gardens maintenance.
• Mow and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Garden pruning, planting and landscaping tasks.
• Tree and vegetation management and weed control.
• Irrigation upkeep and equipment care.
• Learn to safely operate council machinery and tools.
• Maintain high presentation standards across public spaces.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Health & safety

Educación

Cert III in Horticulture (willing to undertake)

Descripción del empleo

Kickstart your career in Horticulture with Coolamon Shire Council!

We are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic first year Apprentice Horticulturist to join our Parks and Gardens team.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, has an interest in plants, gardens and the environment and is keen to develop practical skills while completing their Horticulture apprenticeship.

Working alongside our experienced Parks and Gardens team, you will gain hands on experience in the maintenance and care of Council’s parks, gardens and public spaces.

DUTIES OF THE ROLE

• Parks and gardens maintenance
• Mowing and general grounds maintenance
• Gardening and landscaping
• Planting and pruning
• Tree and vegetation management
• Weed and pest management
• Irrigation maintenance
• Learning to safely operate and care for equipment and machinery
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across public spaces

ABOUT YOU

• Has a genuine interest in Horticulture, gardening and working outdoors
• Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Ability to undertake heavy manual work in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Works well in a team setting
• Committed to workplace health and safety
• Willing to undertake a Cert III in Horticulture

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Full time – 38 hours per week
• Hourly rate dependant school completion and age
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks
• Weekly pay
• Local Government Award conditions
• Nationally recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship

Further information, including the position description, can be found on Council’s website – www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au

For any enquiries, please contact Councils Executive Manager, Engineering and Technical Services, Matt Stubbs on (02) 6930 1***.

To be considered for this role, applications must be received by 5:00pm AEST, on Wednesday 28th October 2026.

Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciated and accepted.