Horticulture Trainee

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn While You Learn

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is offering a 12-month, full-time Trainee position in horticulture, focused on cemetery maintenance across the council’s cemeteries. You will gain hands-on experience while studying toward a Certificate II in Horticulture and earning your Excavator ticket.

You’ll be supported by experienced mentors in a respectful, team-oriented environment, contributing to a space of remembrance and service to the community.

Qualifications

• Interest in advancing a career in horticulture within a community-focused council.
• Positive attitude and teamwork ability in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and sectional improvement.
• Enthusiasm for improving the region’s cemeteries and spaces of reflection.
• Initiative and eagerness to contribute to a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance and cemetery operations.
• Work across Rockhampton Regional Council cemeteries during the traineeship.
• Study toward a Certificate II in Horticulture and earn related tickets.

Skills

Career in horticulture

Team player

Self-motivated

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

Tools

Excavator ticket

Job description

5d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
• Location – Rockhampton

Earn While You Learn

Looking to start a meaningful career in horticulture while making a real difference in your community? Rockhampton Regional Council is offering a unique opportunity to join our team as aGardener Trainee, working across Council’s cemeteries.

In this full-time,12 month, Fixed Term Full Time traineeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance and cemetery operations, while studying towards aCertificate II in Horticulture and gaining your Excavator ticket.You’ll be supported by experienced mentors and work in a respectful, team-oriented environment that values professionalism and care.

Beyond the practical skills and qualifications, this role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a space of reflection and remembrance. By helping to maintain and beautify our cemeteries, you’ll be providing comfort and dignity to families and individuals navigating grief, making a meaningful difference for our community.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Someone who is interested in taking the next step in their career within the Horticulture industry!
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning.
• Passion for improving the region’s cemeteries.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.

Assessment & Selection Period

Applicants should be available during the following assessment dates:

• All Apprenticeships & Traineeships (excluding BATS):Tuesday, 8 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
• In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
• People with disability
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Displaced workers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)