Horticulture Traineeship

Want to see your gardening career bloom? Consider a horticulture traineeship through Maxima and the City of Fremantle.

Maxima, in partnership with the City of Fremantle, have an opportunity available for a green thumb to kickstart their pathway within Local Government and horticulture.

This 24 month traineeship allows you to get hands-on industry experience, off-the-job study towards a nationally recognised
**Certificate III in Horticulture** and support from a knowledgeable supervisor and dedicated Maxima Consultant.

Day-to-day assist to maintain local community parks and streetscapes and be involved in some of Fremantle’s large scale horticultural projects.

**Benefits**:

- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work uniforms provided
- No HECS or study debt
- Additional licences and training at no cost

**Duties Include**:

- General garden and grounds maintenance
- Mulch, prune, pot, and water plants
- Brush cutting and mowing
- Pest and weed control
- Install irrigation pipes and watering systems

**About You**:

- Love working hands-on
- Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable
- Positive approach and willingness to learn
- Hardworking and takes initiative
- Thrives working in team environments and independently

**Role Requirements**:

- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Physically fit and healthy due to manual labour work
- Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
- Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, or similar trade (desirable)

**How to Apply**:
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.

Applications close Wednesday 6th of December 2023