Horticulture - Parks and Gardens Apprentice

Kickstart Your Career in Horticulture with Wollondilly Shire Council

Ready to ignite your career and embrace the outdoors while doing what you love? If you're passionate about nature, hands on work, and building new skills, this opportunity is for you

Get Paid to Learn with Wollondilly Shire Council Kickstart your career as a Horticulture Apprentice, working locally while earning a Certificate III in Horticulture – Parks & Gardens, a nationally recognised qualification

What Makes This Opportunity Great?

• Hands-on work: Get your hands dirty and enjoy working in the fresh air

• Learn valuable skills: Discover the ins and outs of horticulture and greenkeeping.

• Make a difference: Help maintain parks and gardens that bring joy to your community.

• Receive great perks: Weekly pay, paid holiday leave, free counselling services, and access to dedicated mentors.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inspect and maintain parks and facilities to keep them looking great.

• Tackle challenges such as weather changes and site emergencies.

• Work efficiently to improve processes and minimise waste.

• Show initiative and contribute fresh ideas to enhance workplace practices.

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Motivation to work outdoors in a hands-on role.

• White Card (or willing to obtain one).

Your Future Starts with My Gateway

As a Group Training Organisation (GTO), we connect aspiring apprentices and trainees with top host employers, providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment to help you succeed. With 40 years of experience, we will guide you every step of the way, offering career coaching, professional development and opportunities to help you reach your personal goals.

This means for you…

Kickstart Your Career – Learn from industry experts and enjoy the journey of learning from the best.

Get Qualified – Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working.

Earn AND Learn – No student debt We pay your TAFE/training fees and you'll be getting paid from your 1st day onwards PLUS evidence shows that tradies earn more than Uni grads

Safety – we look after or apprentices, every workplace is thoroughly safety-checked before you arrive

Mentorship –Be supported by our experienced mentors who want you to succeed.

Free Counselling Services – We prioritise your mental health and well-being.

Job Security – We access a network of host employers to keep you learning and employed

You may be eligible for up to $5000 in Government subsidies.

What happens when I Apply?

Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted via phone. Please be aware you will generally need to attend My Gateway's Campbelltown (Sydney) office for an initial interview and complete an aptitude test. For further information please visit