Apprentice Parks & Gardens

LiveHire Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual pay reviews

Ongoing training and career growth

Clear progression to Team Leader roles

Job summary

Green by Nature in Canberra offers an enthusiastic Apprentice Parks & Gardens role. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining landscapes, including the University of Canberra grounds, while completing a nationally recognised horticulture qualification.

The apprenticeship blends paid on‑the‑job learning with formal study, with uniforms and PPE provided and ongoing training to support your career growth in horticulture and landscape environments.

Qualifications

• No prior horticulture experience required.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to outdoor teams.
• White Card and WWVP check required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily garden and landscape maintenance.
• Support irrigation and plant care tasks.
• Assist with weed, pest and disease management.
• Learn machinery operation and safety protocols.
• Contribute to high-profile landscape projects like University of Canberra.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems

Plant identification

Weed/Pest control

Machinery operation

Soil nutrition

Safety practices

Education

National horticulture qualification

Job description

Launch Your Horticulture Career with Green by Nature

Looking for more than just a job? Start a rewarding career with Green by Nature, Australia's leading landscape and green space management company.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Parks & Gardens team member to join our Canberra team. As part of your apprenticeship, you'll gain hands‑on experience maintaining and enhancing some of the region's most impressive landscapes, including the beautiful grounds of the University of Canberra.

Through a combination of paid on‑the‑job learning and formal study, you'll complete a nationally recognised horticulture qualification while building the skills needed for a long‑term career in the industry.

Why Join Green by Nature?

• Earn while you learn with a paid apprenticeship
• Gain a nationally recognised horticulture qualification
• Work alongside experienced horticultural professionals
• Learn across large‑scale, high‑profile landscapes including the University of Canberra
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Annual pay reviews as your skills develop
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Clear pathways into Team Leader and Site Manager roles

What You'll Learn

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll develop practical skills in:

• Garden and landscape maintenance
• Turf and plant care
• Irrigation systems
• Plant identification and establishment
• Weed, pest and disease management
• Machinery and equipment operation
• Soil improvement and plant nutrition
• Workplace health and safety practices

About You

You don't need previous horticulture experience. We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working outdoors and being active
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Is eager to learn new skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Is reliable and committed to completing an apprenticeship
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a White Card and Working With Vulnerable People check
• Has a driver's licence (desirable but not essential)

About Green by Nature

At Green by Nature, we enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We invest heavily in our people, providing opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful careers across horticulture, landscaping and environmental services.

With a strong safety culture and values built around Accountability, Bravery and Care, we provide an environment where apprentices can develop the skills and confidence to succeed.