Horticulture Apprentice

Classification: Apprentices

Salary: $37,181 - $62,194 plus superannuation

Position No: 46019

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 November 2025

Contact Officer: Lisa Flederis on or

Details: Do you have a passion for plants, the outdoors, and making Canberra a more beautiful, sustainable city? Start your career in horticulture with the City and Environment Directorate (CED) as a Horticulture Apprentice.

About the role

This four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience maintaining Canberra's parks, gardens, and public spaces, while you complete a Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). You'll rotate across different depots, learning from experienced teams and gaining practical skills in:

• Planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and floral displays
• Lawn care and landscaping
• Irrigation and pest control
• Cleaning and upkeep of public amenities and open spaces
• Safe operation of horticultural equipment

By the end of the program, you'll be job-ready with nationally recognised qualifications and diverse experience in urban open space management.

What we're looking for

We're seeking motivated individuals who:

• Have a genuine interest in horticulture and the environment
• Are eager to learn and complete both practical and classroom training
• Can work effectively in a team and follow direction
• Are physically capable of performing manual outdoor work
• Hold a Class C Driver's Licence

Why join us?

At CED, we put people and place at the centre of everything we do. As part of our team, you'll:

• Contribute to a connected, inclusive and resilient Canberra
• Gain valuable skills while earning a wage
• Work outdoors in varied environments across the city
• Be supported by experienced supervisors and mentors
• Access great ACT Public Service employment conditions

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Minimum of Year 10 Certificate or equivalent (passes in English and Mathematics required; Science desirable)
• Pre-employment medical required
• Class C Driver's Licence (essential)

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 27 January 2026 until 27 January 2030.

How to apply: If you're ready to grow your career in horticulture and help shape Canberra's future, apply now through Jobs ACT. Please include your curriculum vitae and a short statement addressing the Selection Criteria.

Applications should be submitted .

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

This is a temporary position available from 27 January 2026 until 27 January 2030.