Certificate III Horticulture Parks & Gardens

Australian Training Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Certificate III training

Mentoring

Career progression

Uniform & PPE

Job summary

Australian Training Company in Sydney is offering a Parks & Gardens Apprentice position, providing paid employment while you study for a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. Learn hands-on horticulture, plant care, turf management, irrigation, pruning, pest control, and maintaining parks and recreational spaces.

You'll work with experienced horticulturists, gain practical skills, complete on-the-job training, and receive mentoring.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping or gardening
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Driver’s licence desirable
• White Card

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces
• Plant, prune, mulch and weed garden beds
• Assist with lawn and turf maintenance
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery
• Identify plants, soils, weeds and pests
• Follow safe work practices and environmental guidelines
• Complete training and on-the-job learning requirements

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

White Card

Driver's license desirable

Job description

Kick-start your career outdoors and get paid while you learn!

Are you passionate about working outdoors, plants, landscaping, and maintaining beautiful green spaces? We are looking for a motivated and reliable

Parks & Gardens Apprentice to join our team and complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification in horticulture. Apprenticeships typically combine practical work with formal training, covering areas such as plant care, turf management, irrigation, pruning, pest control, and maintaining parks and recreational spaces.

About The Role

Working alongside experienced horticulturists, you will learn to:

• Maintain parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces
• Plant, prune, mulch and weed garden beds
• Assist with lawn and turf maintenance
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery
• Identify plants, soils, weeds and pests
• Follow safe work practices and environmental guidelines
• Complete TAFE training and on-the-job learning requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping or gardening
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Driver’s licence (or working towards obtaining one) desirable
• White Card

What We Offer

• Full-time, apprenticeship with paid employment
• Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced professionals
• Career progression opportunities within the horticulture industry
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform and PPE provided

About You

You enjoy working outdoors, aren’t afraid of physical work, and take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor environments. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking for a career change, we’d love to hear from you.