Apprentice - Parks and Gardens

**Job no**: D88DG

**Category**: Gardening & Landscaping
- Earn money while you gain a great qualification
- Career pathways in an expanding business and growing industry
- Learn from the best in the business in a supportive team environment
- Seeking apprentice for Parks and Gardens / Horticulture
- Hourly rate + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances + superannuation
- 38 hours per week
- Prestigious school site

**About the Role**:
As an Apprentice, you will have the privilege of learning from our qualified tradespeople who will serve as your mentors, guiding you towards achieving your Certificate III. Your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities, including garden maintenance, turf care, and irrigation systems management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Cultivate and maintain green spaces.
- Implement horticultural best practices for plant care.
- Collaborate with the Site Manager to enhance garden aesthetics.
- Conduct regular assessments of plant health and landscape conditions.
- Provide recommendations for landscaping improvements.
- Contribute to the overall environmental sustainability of the grounds.

**Benefits**:

- Paid training for career advancement: Earn while you learn, gaining valuable experience along the way.
- Prestigious site assignments: Work at renowned locations, contributing to Green Options' award-winning reputation.
- Career progression and continual development: Avail opportunities to grow within the company.
- A chance to stay fit while learning and earning: Embrace an active lifestyle through outdoor work.

**About You**:

- Punctuality: Be reliable and show up on time for your assigned tasks.
- Motivation: Demonstrate enthusiasm and a drive to excel in the field.
- Passion for the outdoors and gardening: Embrace the beauty of nature and possess a genuine interest in horticulture
- Keen eye for detail: Exhibit an observant and meticulous approach to ensure exceptional results
- Possession of a driver's license and own transportation: This is an essential requirement.
- WH&S white card: Prior possession or willingness to obtain one, emphasising your commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Prior gardening work experience: While advantageous, it is not mandatory.
- Unique Student Identification (USI): Ensure you have your USI for the training program.

**Our Team & Culture**:
Discover Green by Nature, the merge of four leading landscape services businesses across Australia and New Zealand: Green Options, Super Gardens, Skyline Landscape Services, and Recreational Services. With a 120-year legacy, our Group's purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia.

At Green by Nature, we embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

**How to Apply**:
Grow with us at Green by Nature Submit your resume today.
- Published on 30 Jan 2024, 12:07 AM