Nursery Apprentice — Start Certificate III in Horticulture

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 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.