Apprentice Parks & Gardens — Paid Training & Study Leave

Port Stephens Council; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full payment for studies

Study leave during work hours

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

Port Stephens Council invites applications for an Apprenticeship in Parks & Gardens commencing January 2027. You will earn while you learn, undertake a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, and work across parks, reserves, sports fields and streetscapes under experienced mentors.

Key responsibilities include planting, turf establishment, weed control, and landscape maintenance, with safe operation of power tools and irrigation systems.

Qualifications

• Reliable and self-motivated team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety standards.
• Commitment to respecting public assets and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Planting and turf establishment across parks, reserves, and streetscapes.
• Weed control and landscape maintenance.
• Safe operation of power tools and irrigation systems.
• Work across Parks & Gardens facilities and assets.

Skills

Punctuality

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Tools

Power tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Port Stephens Council invites applications for an Apprenticeship in Parks & Gardens commencing January 2027. You will earn while you learn, undertake a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, and work across parks, reserves, sports fields and streetscapes under experienced mentors.

Key responsibilities include planting, turf establishment, weed control, and landscape maintenance, with safe operation of power tools and irrigation systems.