Apprentice - Nursery or Landscape Services

Native Grace; Robertson; Presencial; AUD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid study time

Mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

Native Grace, a family-owned nursery and landscape specialist in Robertson, NSW, offers an apprenticeship path in Nursery Operations or Parks and Gardens. The role supports training with paid study time and mentorship, with opportunities across nursery operations or landscape teams depending on strengths.

No formal qualifications are required; the program emphasizes a genuine interest in Australian native plants and a strong work ethic, with on-site learning and seasonal flexibility.

Formación

• No formal qualifications required; oriented toward interest in Australian native plants.
• Paid study time and hands-on mentorship to complete Certificate III in Nursery Operations or Parks and Gardens.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and as part of a small team.

Responsabilidades

• Nursery Stream: plant care and maintenance, create displays, assist with customer service and retail sales, and learn POS/inventory software.
• Nursery Stream: propagation and potting of plants.
• Landscaping Stream: site preparation, planting and landscape installation, and maintaining native garden designs.
• On-site plant health care, soil prep and ongoing maintenance.

Conocimientos

Genuine passion for native plants

Strong work ethic

Outdoor work fitness

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Flexibility for seasonal work

Descripción del empleo

Apprentice - Nursery or Landscape Services

Apprentice - Nursery or Garden & Landscape | Native Grace

Location: Robertson, NSW

Position: Full-Time / Permanent

Native Grace is a family-owned nursery and landscape specialist dedicated to land regeneration and sustainable garden design. From large-scale revegetation to curated private gardens, our work is centred on restoring the natural beauty of the Southern Highlands.

We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated team member to join us. This role can be based in our nursery, on our landscaping and planting team, or split across both depending on your strengths and interest.

Whether you're taking your first step into horticulture or looking to formalise your passion for native plants, we offer full support to complete your apprenticeship in either Nursery Operations or Parks and Gardens.

The Role & Scope

Depending on where your skills and interests lie, your day-to-day focus will include:

Nursery Stream:

• Care and maintenance of plants, maintaining a high level of quality.

• Create displays that inspire.

• Initially assisting with customer service and retail sales.

• After training, you will be providing advice to customers.

• Develop skills in POS and inventory software.

• Propagation and potting on of plants.

Landscaping Stream:

• Site preparation, planting, and landscape installation.

• Implementing and maintaining native garden designs.

• On-site plant health care, soil prep, and ongoing maintenance.

Training & Qualification Support

No formal qualifications or prior experience are required - just a genuine interest in Australian native plants and a strong work ethic. As an apprentice with Native Grace, you will be fully supported with paid study time and hand-on mentorship to complete your Certificate III in Nursery Operations or Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for Australian native plants and ecological restoration.

• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

• A current Australian driver's license (essential).

• Flexibility with working hours as seasonal or project needs adjust.

• Availability to work weekends if required (particularly for peak nursery trade or project schedules).

• Previous experience in nursery operations, gardening, or landscaping is an advantage, but the right attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

Remuneration

Wages are paid in accordance with the Nursery Award or Gardening and Landscaping Services Award (commensurate with qualifications and experience).