Landscaping Construction Apprenticeship

JR Construction & Retaining Walls; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Friendly team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JR Construction & Retaining Walls in Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter Valley NSW is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice for a full-time Structural Landscaping & Construction Apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands-on experience across retaining walls, slabs, surveying, concrete finishing and landscape installations on diverse projects.

Earn while you learn with a Certificate III in Landscape Construction; join a supportive local team that values ongoing training, mentoring and career development within a

Qualifications

• On-site apprenticeship in landscape construction and structural landscaping.
• Learn retaining walls, concreting, surveying and earthmoving techniques.
• Commit to long-term career development in construction.

Responsibilities

• Construct retaining walls and prepare slabs.
• Tie steel for concrete and perform site surveying basics.
• Learn surveying, levelling and excavation techniques.
• Handle, place and finish concrete and prepare turf/paving.
• Plant, irrigate and manage site maintenance tasks.
• Read site drawings and collaborate with trades.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Manual outdoor work

Education

Certificate III in Landscape Construction

Job description

Structural Landscaping & Construction Apprenticeship with JR Construction & Retaining Walls

Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter Valley NSW

Work Type: Full-Time

Company: JR Construction & Retaining Walls

About JR Construction & Retaining Walls

JR is a family-owned local business specialising in retaining walls and exterior construction throughout Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter Valley.

Led by Rick, a fully qualified and licensed builder, and Justin, who brings extensive earthmoving experience, JR combines specialist knowledge with quality equipment to deliver a wide variety of structural landscaping and construction projects.

At JR, you’ll gain experience on engineered retaining walls and structural landscaping projects, not just garden maintenance; giving you valuable skills across both landscaping and construction.

We take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and providing reliable, professional service to our clients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking apprentice who is eager to learn, enjoys working outdoors, and wants to build a long-term career in the construction industry.

What We Offer

• Earn while you learn with a Certificate III in Landscape Construction
• A fun, supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training, mentoring and hands on experience
• Career development opportunities within a growing local business
• Opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople using specialist equipment

What You’ll Be Doing

As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands on experience across a wide range of structural landscaping and construction projects, including:

• Constructing a variety of retaining walls
• Preparing slabs, footings and tying steel for concrete
• Learning surveying, levelling and excavation techniques
• Handling, placing and finishing concrete
• Turf and paving preparation
• Planting and irrigation
• Mowing, spraying, slashing, trimming, fertilising and watering when required
• Reading site drawings and engineering details
• Working alongside other contractors and trades
• Moving materials and assisting with site preparation
• Developing practical skills across all aspects of structural landscaping and construction

No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical skills while working on diverse projects across the Hunter region.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and willing to learn.

You will need

• A current Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Honesty, reliability and motivation
• A willingness to learn and take pride in producing quality workmanship
• Good communication skills and the ability to listen and follow instructions
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A commitment to providing quality service
• The physical fitness required for manual outdoor work