Traineeship - Parks and Gardens

City of Busselton; City Of Busselton; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super up to 15.75%

Novated lease vehicle option

Housing assistance

Gym membership

Corporate health discounts

Job summary

The City of Busselton is seeking a motivated Local Government Trainee to join the Parks and Garden team. Over 12 months, you will be paid to work outdoors and will complete a Certificate II or III in Horticulture, gaining hands-on experience across parks, gardens and foreshore areas in the South West.

You’ll learn landscaping, plant care, machinery operation and pest and weed control while contributing to the creation of new green spaces and high-quality public spaces.

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Horticulture to complete during traineeship.
• No extensive prior experience required; attitude and willingness to learn are valued.
• Pre-employment requirements include a valid driver’s licence, right to work in Australia, and clear police checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, gardens, foreshore areas and natural spaces.
• Carry out landscaping, planting, pruning, mulching and fertilising tasks.
• Operate a range of tools and machinery.
• Assist with weed and pest control, turf care and nursery work.
• Help build and maintain new and existing green spaces across the City.
• Provide friendly customer service while representing the City of Busselton.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Certificate II in Horticulture

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

C Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

City of Busselton | Operation and Works Services

• Commencing January 2027
• Full Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• $47,286 - $56,451 + super (salary dependant onage)
• Generous superannuation scheme up to15.75%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potentialto salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gymmembership, and corporate health discounts

Are you someone who loves the outdoors, has a green thumb, andis ready to get hands-on experience maintaining some of the mostbeautiful parks and natural spaces in the South West?

The City of Busselton is on the lookout for amotivated and enthusiastic Local GovernmentTrainee to join our Parks and Gardensteam. Over 12 months, you’ll not only get paid to work inthe great outdoors, but you’ll also complete a CertificateII or III in Horticulture.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be part of a passionate and experienced team workingacross:

• Maintaining our stunning parks, gardens, foreshore areas,and natural spaces
• Landscaping, planting, pruning, mulching, andfertilising
• Operating a range of tools and machinery
• Learning about weed and pest control, turf care, nurserywork and more
• Helping build and maintain new and existing green spacesacross the City
• Providing friendly customer service while proudlyrepresenting the City of Busselton

What you’ll bring to the role:

You don’t need alot of experience (just the right attitude!) andideally will:

• Love being outdoors and working with nature
• Eager to learn and be committed to completing yourstudies
• Work well in a team and bring a positive, can-doattitude
• Communicate clearly and show initiative
• Follow safety procedures and take pride in your work

Pre-employment Requirements:

• A current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• A Valid White Card (or ability to obtain)

Enquiries:

Jamie Roper, Parks & StreetscapesSupervisor on [phone] or Human Resources on [phone].

Closing date:

Applications are invited until4:30pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Interview date:

Applications successfullyshortlisted for interview will be offered an interview in earlyDecember.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applicationsfromAboriginal Australians, people from culturally diversebackgrounds, people living with a disability and people of allages.