Apprentice Horticulturist - Grow Outdoors, Learn & Thrive

Coolamon Shire Council; Coolamon; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Health & safety

Education

Cert III in Horticulture (willing to undertake)

Job description

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.