Flower Power Academy - Full Time Nursery Apprentice (Junior or Adult)

Flower Power; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower Power Academy offers a Full Time Nursery Apprentice position at our Glenorie location, commencing February 2027. The role focuses on hands-on nursery care, daily organisation, and practical training toward Certificate III Nursery Operations.

You will participate in weekly online and annual practical sessions, with supervision from the Manager and access to formal theory training through TAFE. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer with long-term growth in horticulture.

Qualifications

• Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Like working outdoors in all elements.
• No experience necessary but passion for plants is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the day-to-day organisation of the nursery area is carried out under the guidance of the Manager.
• Complete all daily morning routines and end of day procedures.
• Stock in the nursery must be appropriately cared for i.e. watered if required and put in an appropriate place to avoid damage.
• Daily cleaning of walkways and garden beds
• Maintenance of Garden beds to be free of weeds and pests.
• Attend regular formal theory training for the completion of the Apprenticeship.
• You are responsible for all equipment used in your area, such as hoses, watering wands, brooms, rakes, dust pans, blowers and secateurs. All equipment should be treated with care and returned to appropriate area at the end of shift. You must report any concerns or issues to your Manager.

Skills

Outdoor work

Passion for plants

Education

Certificate III Nursery Operations (Production Nursery)

Job description

Flower Power Academy - Full Time Nursery Apprentice (Junior or Adult)

Location: 35 Boronia Rd, Glenorie NSW 2157 (75 acre wholesale nursery site - Arborglen)

Commencement: February 2027

Do you love plants and are you looking to start your career in horticulture? The Flower Power Academy might be your next step!

Responsibilities:

Ensure the day-to-day organisation of the nursery area is carried out under the guidance of the Manager.

Complete all daily morning routines and end of day procedures.

Stock in the nursery must be appropriately cared for i.e. watered if required and put in an appropriate place to avoid damage.

Daily cleaning of walkways and garden beds

Maintenance of Garden beds to be free of weeds and pests.

Attend regular formal theory training for the completion of the Apprenticeship.

You are responsible for all equipment used in your area, such as hoses, watering wands, brooms, rakes, dust pans, blowers and secateurs. All equipment should be treated with care and returned to appropriate area at the end of shift. You must report any concerns or issues to your Manager.

Formal training:

Qualification: Certificate III Nursery Operations (Production Nursery)

Course Duration: 3 years

3 hours of online training per week conducted by TAFE

Attendance at Richmond TAFE 3-4 days per year for practical training

Training is fee free (no cost to you)*

Candidate requirements:

Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Like working outdoors in all elements

No experience necessary but passion for plants is essential

Please note that due to the large number of applicants expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Flower Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.