Parks & Gardens Apprentice — Paid Training & Certificate III

Australian Training Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Certificate III training

Mentoring

Career progression

Uniform & PPE

Job summary

Australian Training Company in Sydney is offering a Parks & Gardens Apprentice position, providing paid employment while you study for a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. Learn hands-on horticulture, plant care, turf management, irrigation, pruning, pest control, and maintaining parks and recreational spaces.

You'll work with experienced horticulturists, gain practical skills, complete on-the-job training, and receive mentoring.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping or gardening
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Driver’s licence desirable
• White Card

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces
• Plant, prune, mulch and weed garden beds
• Assist with lawn and turf maintenance
• Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery
• Identify plants, soils, weeds and pests
• Follow safe work practices and environmental guidelines
• Complete training and on-the-job learning requirements

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

White Card

Driver's license desirable

Job description

Australian Training Company in Sydney is offering a Parks & Gardens Apprentice position, providing paid employment while you study for a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. Learn hands-on horticulture, plant care, turf management, irrigation, pruning, pest control, and maintaining parks and recreational spaces.

You'll work with experienced horticulturists, gain practical skills, complete on-the-job training, and receive mentoring.