Parks & Gardens Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Programmed Maintenance Services; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

4 weeks annual leave

PPE provided

Mentoring and training

Team environment

Job summary

Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, is seeking a Parks & Gardens Apprentice in Lilydale, VIC for a 4-year paid apprenticeship. You will complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens while gaining hands-on horticultural experience.

You'll work outdoors across parks and public spaces, learn maintenance tasks, and be mentored by experienced professionals in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping, and the environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow within the role.
• Able to work outdoors with practical hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining parks, gardens, reserves, and community spaces.
• Planting, pruning, mowing, mulching, and general garden maintenance.
• Assisting with landscaping and irrigation projects.
• Identifying and managing weeds, pests, and plant diseases.
• Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Interest in horticulture

Willingness to learn

Team player

Safety conscious

Valid driver’s licence

Education

Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Job description

Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, is seeking a Parks & Gardens Apprentice in Lilydale, VIC for a 4-year paid apprenticeship. You will complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens while gaining hands-on horticultural experience.

You'll work outdoors across parks and public spaces, learn maintenance tasks, and be mentored by experienced professionals in a team environment.