Parks & Gardens Apprentice: Grow Your Horticulture Career

AGA - Apprenticeships Plus; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performance team

Continuous improvement

Professional growth

Job summary

AGA - Apprenticeships Plus in Melbourne invites applications for an Apprentice Horticulture (Parks & Gardens). You will learn by doing alongside qualified horticulturists to maintain parks and open spaces.

The role combines on-the-job training with formal study, offering hands-on experience in green space maintenance, safety, and administration, with clear pathways to professional growth within a leading GTO organization.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Applicants must hold a current drivers license.
• National Police Clearance required for successful applicant.
• Interest in horticulture and outdoor work in all weather.
• Willingness to undertake formal apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Green Space Maintenance: assist with weeding, mowing, pruning, mulching and general garden care.
• Asset Care: help with path repairs, fencing, and nursery management.
• Safety & Monitoring: inspect parks and report damaged or dangerous fixtures.
• Equipment Upkeep: safely operate and maintain council vehicles and machinery.
• Administration: complete timesheets, maintenance requests and quality logs.
• Formal Learning: attend and participate in apprenticeship training courses.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

EEO awareness

Job description

AGA - Apprenticeships Plus in Melbourne invites applications for an Apprentice Horticulture (Parks & Gardens). You will learn by doing alongside qualified horticulturists to maintain parks and open spaces.

The role combines on-the-job training with formal study, offering hands-on experience in green space maintenance, safety, and administration, with clear pathways to professional growth within a leading GTO organization.