Parks & Gardens Apprentice – Full Time

Outdoor Aspect Landscaping & Design; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Fridays off every second Friday

Hands-on training

Job summary

Outdoor Aspect maintains commercial gardens and grounds across Brisbane and South East Queensland, and we are seeking a reliable apprentice to join our Brisbane team full time while working toward a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

You will learn lawn mowing, hedging, planting and weed management from experienced team members on a variety of sites, gaining hands-on skills for a career in horticulture. A nine-day fortnight with every second Friday off, and hands-on guidance are offered.

Qualifications

• No prior gardening experience required.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical horticulture skills.
• Willing to complete apprenticeship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing, edging and turf care.
• Hedging, pruning and maintaining garden beds.
• Planting, mulching and weed management.
• Safe use and care of gardening tools and equipment.
• Keeping sites tidy and well presented.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Outdoor/physical work

Teamwork

Safe work practices

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Job description

Start your career outdoors with Outdoor Aspect

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic apprentice to join our Brisbane grounds maintenance team full time and work towards a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done and want to learn a practical trade, we would love to hear from you.

Outdoor Aspect maintains commercial gardens and grounds across Brisbane and South East Queensland. You will work alongside experienced team members on a variety of sites, learning the skills needed to build a career in horticulture.

What you will learn

• Lawn mowing, edging and general turf care
• Hedging, pruning and maintaining garden beds
• Planting, mulching and weed management
• Identifying plants and understanding their care
• Safe use and care of gardening tools and equipment
• Keeping sites tidy and well presented

What we are looking for

• A positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn
• Enjoyment of outdoor, practical work
• Good teamwork and respect for clients and their properties
• A commitment to safe work practices
• Willingness to complete the practical and study requirements of the apprenticeship

Previous gardening experience is not essential. We are looking for someone keen to learn and develop their skills.

What we offer

• Full-time employment while working towards a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
• A nine-day fortnight, with every second Friday off
• Business closure over Christmas and New Year
• Hands-on training and guidance from experienced team members
• Varied work across commercial gardens and grounds
• The opportunity to develop a long-term career in grounds maintenance and horticulture