Parks & Gardens Apprenticeship

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

Location: Lilydale, VIC | 4-Year Apprenticeship

Love being outdoors, working with your hands, and making a positive difference in your local community?

Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Parks & Gardens Apprentice.

This exciting 4-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable hands‑on experience, and complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop practical horticultural and landscaping skills while helping maintain and enhance the beautiful parks, gardens, and public spaces across the Yarra Ranges.

What's in it for you?

• Earn while you learn with full-time paid employment
• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
• Enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave each year
• All PPE, uniforms, and tools provided
• Receive ongoing mentoring, training, and support from experienced professionals
• Work in a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented environment
• Build valuable skills and experience for a long-term career in horticulture

About the Role

As a Parks & Gardens Apprentice, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a variety of outdoor maintenance and horticultural activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Working alongside experienced team members to keep local green spaces healthy, safe, and welcoming

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working outdoors, and takes pride in their work.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping, and the environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Enjoyment of practical, hands‑on work in an outdoor environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• A reliable, safety-conscious, and hardworking approach
• A current driver's licence or be working towards obtaining one

No previous experience? No problem! We're looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to work outdoors, develop valuable skills, and contribute to your local community, we'd love to hear from you!

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.