Parks & Gardens Apprenticeship

Solutions+; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

RDOs

Trade qualifications

Job summary

Solutions+ is offering an apprenticeship in horticulture to grow and maintain green spaces in the Sydney Greater Region, NSW. You will work with experienced horticulturists on commercial gardens, learning planting, pruning, mulching, weed control, turf and irrigation maintenance while earning a full-time wage.

You will complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens, with ongoing training, career pathways, and a supportive team to help you build a long-term career in one of

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a current driver’s licence and transport to site.
• Strong desire to undertake a trade qualification and become nationally certified.
• Practical hands-on approach with a commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience maintaining high-quality commercial gardens and landscapes.
• Learn essential horticultural skills including planting, pruning, mulching, and weed control.
• Assist with turf management, irrigation and drainage maintenance on commercial sites.

Skills

Driver's license

Hands-on approach

Workplace safety

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Job description

Location: Sydney Greater Region, NSW (Or closest site to home)

Role Benefits:Fulltime Permanent Benefits, Weekly Pay, RDO's, Trade Qualifications

Work Type:High end commercial ground and horticultural works

About Solutions+:

At Solutions+ we create and maintain green spaces that make a real difference in communities and organisations. Backed by 30+ years in the industry, we bring experience, quality and pride to everything we do. We offer more than just a job; we invest in your growth. With ongoing training, career pathways, and a supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career and be recognised for the work you put in.

So, what duties can you expect to do in your apprenticeship?

• Gain hands-on experience maintaining high-quality commercial gardens, landscapes and green spaces.
• Work alongside experienced horticulturists and landscape professionals who will support your development.
• Learn essential horticultural skills, including planting, pruning, mulching and weed control.
• Assist with turf management, irrigation systems and drainage maintenance across commercial sites.
• Build your knowledge of plant identification, seasonal care and maintaining healthy landscapes.
• Develop practical skills using professional horticultural tools, equipment and machinery.
• Learn safe and effective herbicide and pesticide application techniques.
• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens while earning a full-time wage.
• Be part of a supportive team where you can build confidence, develop new skills and take pride in your work.
• Create a pathway into a long-term career in horticulture, with opportunities to grow and progress within one of Australia's leading greenspace companies.

What will you need?

• A current driver's licence & Transport (or ability to get to site)
• Strong Desire to undertake a Trade Qualifications and get Nationally certified
• A practical, hands-on approach and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• A National Police Check (at our expense)Working With Children Check (if over 18)