Apprentice - Parks & Gardens

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Green by Nature Full time

**Job no**: P4AKP

**Category**: Gardening & Landscaping

**Begin a Fulfilling Career in Horticulture**

Join our four-year **Apprentice Horticulture** program and gain hands-on experience at prestigious sites including private schools, universities, parks, and botanical gardens. You'll work alongside skilled professionals to maintain and enhance green spaces, while also attending weekly classroom sessions to build your theoretical knowledge.

Throughout the program, you'll receive expert mentorship and practical training, leading to a nationally recognised **Cert III trade qualification**. Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to step into leadership roles such as **Team Leader** or **Site Manager**, equipped with the confidence and skills to make a lasting impact in the field of horticulture.

**Why Choose Us**
- Learn on the job and experience the beauty and diversity of outdoor spaces firsthand
- Support from experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed in the industry
- Gain trade qualifications in horticulture, landscaping, or park management and enjoy ongoing development and opportunities for career advancement after you qualify
- Receive a $150 safety boot voucher after 3 months
- Benefit from annual pay reviews to ensure your compensation reflects your growing skills and contribution
- Ongoing safety training programs and resources available

**What You'll Learn**
- Plant recognition, care and maintenance
- Plant nutrition programs
- Pest and disease management
- Irrigation systems installation and maintenance
- Specialist transplanting, pruning and mowing operations
- Safety protocols and equipment operation

**About You**
- No prior experience required
- Valid Drivers' licence is desirable but not essential
- Valid Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
- Valid White Card (or be willing to obtain)

**Our Team & Culture**

Welcome to Green by Nature - Australia’s largest garden and landscape maintenance company. Our mission is to enrich lives by creating, nurturing, and sustaining exceptional green spaces that communities can enjoy.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for every team member. It's more than a priority — it's a fundamental part of our culture.

At Green by Nature, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team, and we actively encourage applicants from all walks of life.

Our core values — **Accountability, Bravery, and Care** — guide our actions and shape the way we work together, every day.

**How to Apply**

Grow with us at Green by Nature Submit your resume today.

Published on 10 Sep 2025, 10:36 PM

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