Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship

4 days ago

Lilydale Victoria, Australia Programmed Skilled Workforce Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to grow your career?

Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, are seeking motivated individuals to join the Parks & Gardens Apprenticeship Program.

This 4-year apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.

What's in it for you?

  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Full-time fixed-term employment
  • Paid wages + 4 weeks annual leave per year
  • All PPE, uniforms, and tools provided
  • Ongoing coaching, support, and mentoring from industry professionals

What you'll be doing:

  • Maintaining parks, gardens, and community spaces
  • Planting, mulching, pruning, mowing & weeding
  • Tree maintenance and minor structure repairs
  • Pest, disease, and weed control
  • Assisting with irrigation systems and landscaping projects

About You:

  • Genuinely interested in gardening and horticulture
  • Safety-focused and willing to learn
  • Physically fit and enjoys hands-on work
  • Holds a valid driver's licence

Start your career in horticulture today and help keep Yarra Ranges thriving

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

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