Horticulture Traineeship Local Government

1 week ago


Port Adelaide, Australia Maxima Full time

Get outside and start your gardening career today with Maxima

Maxima is seeking passionate individuals who consider themselves a green thumb to kick-start their career in horticulture. There are several council opportunities available across the Western suburbs of Adelaide which might be for you.

These 3-year, fulltime traineeships will offer you paid industry experience and off-the-job study towards achieving a nationally recognised **Certificate III in Horticulture.**

Each day will bring something new as you work to maintain local community parks and streetscapes and be involved in some of Adelaide’s large scale horticultural projects. This role is extremely diverse and will see you completing with lifelong skills and knowledge to succeed in any gardening role.

**Culture and Benefits**:

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

**Duties Include**:

- Garden and grounds maintenance
- Mulch, prune, pot, and water plants
- Use of garden tools and machinery
- Brush cutting and mowing
- Pest and weed control
- Install irrigation pipes and watering systems

S**kills and Knowledge**:

- Enjoy working outdoors and with garden tools
- Be committed, reliable and hardworking
- Manage and prioritise time when working under pressure
- Work effectively in a team and unsupervised
- Good communication skills
- Have a can-do attitude, displaying initiative on the job

**Role Requirements**:

- Provisional or full driver’s licence with own 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 wage and conditions apply.



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