Parks & Gardens Apprentice

Summit Open Space Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Overtime and allowances

Career progression opportunities

Training and qualification paid

Job summary

Summit Open Space Services invites you to start your career outdoors through an apprenticeship program in Sippy Downs and surrounding areas. We offer 10 full-time placements across parks, gardens and open space maintenance, with paid traineeship and progression opportunities.

As an Apprentice you will gain hands-on experience with lawn care, planting, weed control, and general grounds maintenance while you complete a nationally recognised qualification and benefit from mentoring and career

Qualifications

• Current drivers licence or be working towards obtaining one.
• A White Card (Construction Induction Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to working safely.

Responsibilities

• Lawn and turf maintenance
• Tree and garden planting
• Weed identification and control
• Plant, shrub and garden maintenance
• General landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment safely
• Learning industry best practices and environmental sustainability principles

Skills

Driver's licence

White Card

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Park and Gardens

Certificate III in Horticulture

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Job description

Kick-start your career outdoors with an apprenticeship and learn from experienced industry professionals. Select from:

1. Certificate III in Park and Gardens

2. Certificate III in Horticulture

3. Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

4. Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

We have 10 x full-time opportunities available in our Apprenticeship Program based in Sippy Downs and surrounding areas. You'll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of major contracts, developing practical skills in all aspects of parks, gardens and open space maintenance. With exposure to diverse projects and work environments, no two days are the same.

• Above award wages paid weekly + superannuation and allowances
• Full-time employment with overtime
• Nationally recognised qualification – paid to attend TAFE
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Diverse work and rotation across multiple sites and teams
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced professionals
• Training and career development opportunities
• Clear pathways for long-term career progression
• Be part of a team that helps create and maintain greener, healthier communities

Duties:

As an Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced team members while completing your formal training. Duties may include:

• Lawn and turf maintenance
• Tree and garden planting
• Weed identification and control
• Plant, shrub and garden maintenance
• General landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment safely
• Learning industry best practices and environmental sustainability principles

About You:

• A current driver's licence (or be working towards obtaining one)
• A White Card (Construction Induction Card) or willingness to obtain
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Reliability and a commitment to working safely

About the Company:

Summit Open Space Services is a leading provider of Horticulture, Tree Diagnosis, Tree Planting and Open Space Land Management Services. We are a vibrant, innovative and dynamic company with a strong focus on developing our employees.

If you're ready to earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognised qualification and build a rewarding career in the outdoor industry, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your development is supported and your future is full of opportunity.