Apprentice Horticulturist

Working at AlburyCity is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger.

Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.

The Positions

• 1 x Cemeteries and Crematorium Apprentice
• 1 x Gardens Apprentice
• 1 x Parks Apprentice

About us

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest. 

Qualifications & experience

• Learner Licence, Provisional Licence or Class C (standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to maintain)
• White Card
• Ability to complete Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
• A genuine interest in horticulture, garden maintenance and landscaping.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of the council parks gardens and cemetery grounds.
• Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Ensure all routine maintenance to plant and equipment used is completed.
• Maintenance and planting of trees
• Provide advice to the public, visitors in a polite and effective manner.
• Assist in the construction of landscapes in the cemetery and crematorium grounds or other AlburyCity sites.

Hours

Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.

Benefits

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.

This role closes on the 2 November 2025. Should you require any further information for this role please email Dylan Weeding on  or call on