Horticulture Apprentice — Hands-on Training in Coastal Parks

Clarence Valley Council; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Leadership programs

Study assistance

Internal secondments

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council is offering an open-ended apprenticeship in horticulture, based in Yamba and Townsend, NSW. You will learn plant identification, garden maintenance, turf management, and landscape work under experienced horticulturalists as you work toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024).

Join our Open Spaces team to gain real-world experience outdoors, develop practical skills, and build a career in horticulture while contributing to parks,

Qualifications

• Interest in horticulture and outdoors work.
• Willingness to learn plant identification and garden maintenance.
• Commitment to pursuing a formal qualification while working.

Responsibilities

• Learn horticulture from the ground up alongside experienced staff.
• Assist with plant identification, garden maintenance, turf management and landscape work.
• Develop skills in soils, irrigation, machinery and modern horticultural practices.

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024)

Job description

Clarence Valley Council is offering an open-ended apprenticeship in horticulture, based in Yamba and Townsend, NSW. You will learn plant identification, garden maintenance, turf management, and landscape work under experienced horticulturalists as you work toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024).

Join our Open Spaces team to gain real-world experience outdoors, develop practical skills, and build a career in horticulture while contributing to parks,