Junior Horticulture Apprentice

**Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Horticulturists**

Are you passionate about plants? Whether you are an experienced horticulturist or looking to gain more practical experience, we have got the perfect opportunity for you

Join our Garden & Landscape team at ASQ Eaglehawk as a Junior Horticulture Apprentice. This full-time role will allow you to gain hands-on experience in nursery operations while completing your Horticulture Apprenticeship through Bendigo TAFE. With our support, you will not only learn from experts but also earn a nationally recognized qualification.

**Why You Will Love This Opportunity**:

- **Hands-on Learning**:Get involved in every aspect of nursery operations, from growing, potting, irrigation, and stock preparation to landscaping, dispatch, and merchandising and ensuring all nursery products are maintained and presented to a high standard. You will also develop excellent customer service skills, ensuring our customers have the best experience.
- **Apprenticeship Support**:Whether you are starting out or looking to deepen your skills, this role provides the perfect combination of practical experience and training through the Workplace Delivery Program with Bendigo TAFE
- **Diverse Responsibilities**:You will be involved in site operations, and work beside experienced horticulturists team members to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- **Location**: Eaglehawk, VIC, only 10 minutes' drive from the heart of the Bendigo City.
- **Paid Apprenticeship/ Traineeship**:Above Award Apprenticeship rate in accordance with the General Retail Industry Award 2020 [MA000004]

**Who We Are Looking For**:
We want someone with a genuine passion for horticulture who’s eager to grow their skills, whether you are experienced or just starting out. You should also have:

- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to work as part of team in all kinds of weather
- A flexible approach
- Pride in your work
- Well-developed communication skills
- The ability to priorities and perform a variety of tasks and follow instructions.
- An awareness of health and safety

**Why work for ASQ?**

ASQ is a proud employer of over 100 staff working across seven sites within our organisation. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment.
- Develop your career within a growing company
- Work for a company which offers opportunities for growth
- Workplace Flexibility
- Inclusive environment
- Staff discount on products at our retail stores

**Company Overview**

ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, which has been servicing Central Victoria since 1970.

ASQ Garden & Landscape is a locally owned and operated business supplying a large range of landscaping and horticultural needs for the novice gardener through to the professional landscaper. Our landscape supply yards, and garden nurseries located in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maryborough are presented and maintained to the highest industry standard and are operated by professional, qualified staff who deliver expert advice, knowledge and services to our retail and trade customers.

**How to Apply?