Horticulturalist Trainee

Operations | Horticulture

**Salary**: From $43,717 per annum + super (with yearly increases)
**Type**: Full time, Fixed term (3 years)
**Location**: Osborne Park, WA

**Turn Your Passion for Plants into a Rewarding Career**

Do you love the outdoors, have a knack for landscaping, and dream of a future in horticulture? The City of Perth has the perfect opportunity for you

**Why Join Us?**
- **Earn While You Learn**: Gain a nationally recognized **Certificate III in Horticulture** with hands-on training from industry experts.
- **Grow Your Career**: Build skills and a solid foundation for a long-term future in horticulture within local government.
- **Work With Nature**: Be part of a dynamic team that cares for our city’s vibrant gardens, trees, parks, and playgrounds.
- **Supportive Team Environment**: Learn from experienced mentors who are committed to your growth.

**About the Role**

This is a **3-year traineeship program** that combines practical, on-the-job training with structured study through TAFE. Based at the City of Perth Depot in Osborne Park and across the stunning Perth CBD, you’ll contribute to maintaining our city’s landscape assets, including:

- Lush gardens
- Beautiful turf and tree care
- Playgrounds and public infrastructure

You’ll be guided by seasoned horticulturalists, supervisors, and a supportive Parks and Environment team.

**What We’re Looking For**
- Be enrolled or ready to enrol in a **Cert III in Horticulture**.
- Have strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for making Perth even greener.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the position, you will need to demonstrate:

- You are an Australian Citizen or New Zealand passport holder;
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months);
- Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical;
- A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers’ licence; and
- Construction Induction Card (White Card) or a willingness to obtain one.

**How to Apply**

**Application Deadline**

Applications will no longer be accepted after 5:00pm, Sunday 19th January 2025