Landscape Gardener Trainee

• Temporary full-time position (maximum of 3 years)
• Join us and start your exciting new role in January 2026
• Start your career in horticulture and earn while you learn in beautiful green spaces.
• Enjoy access to Council's 9-day RDO arrangement

About us:

We are the City of transformation, we work as one team and value excellence, courage and, curiosity.

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.

Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and cafe scene.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Your position:

Burwood Council is proud to offer a Traineeship with our Parks and Gardens team as we look to the future ensuring our staff have fulfilling careers and are skilled and experienced to deliver high quality services to our community. As a Landscape Gardener Trainee, you will be part of a dedicated team that helps maintain and enhance Burwood's parks and gardens while gaining hands-on experience and working towards a Certificate III in Horticulture.

As a Landscape Gardener Trainee, you will:

• Work alongside experienced team members to maintain and improve Burwood's parks, gardens, and sports fields
• Learn practical skills such as mowing, edging, planting, pruning, and turf care
• Gain experience with the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment used in landscaping and horticulture
• Participate in on-the-job training while completing your studies towards a Certificate III in Horticulture at TAFE
• Contribute to creating beautiful open spaces for the Burwood community

Key requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A willingness to enrol in and complete a Certificate III in Horticulture
• A passion for working outdoors and an interest in learning landscape gardening
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, and a commitment to teamwork
• A NSW White Card (or willingness to obtain one)
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (minimum two doses)
• Be willing to undertake pre-employment screening, which may include a pre-employment medical and/or police check

Please read the position description to learn more on this role.

Culture & Benefits:

• Weekly rate of pay is in accordance with the Trainee Band under the Local Government (State) Award 2023
• 12% Superannuation
• Access to Council's 9-day Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Learn from our experienced parks and gardens team
• Health and well-being initiatives, including flu vaccinations, skin checks, and access to Fitness Passport
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, please contact Michael Magner, Manager Parks & Open Space on

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or need assistance with your application, please contact Casey Feeney, People & Culture Advisor, on

How to apply:

Please click "Apply Now" and follow the prompts. Applications must include a resume and responses to the online questions.

Closing date:

Sunday, 12 October 2025 at 11:59 pm.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.