Apprentice Horticulture

Gain practical experience working alongside seasoned professionals in maintaining and beautifying gardens and open space.

Embark on a rewarding learning journey as an Apprentice Horticulture with Green by Nature. Alongside your practical duties in maintaining green spaces, you'll also attend weekly classroom learning sessions.

This four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on training under expert mentors, equipping you with valuable skills and a nationally recognised trade qualification. Once successfully completed you can progress to take on roles such as a Team Leader or Site Manager, ready to lead with confidence.

This role is located on site at Anglicare - The Ponds retirement village and supports and contributes to the high standard of maintaining the pristine grounds that the residents enjoy.

• Learn from experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed in the industry.
• Experience the beauty and diversity of outdoor spaces firsthand.
• Kick start your career with valuable on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.
• Benefit from annual pay reviews to ensure your compensation reflects your growing skills and contributions.
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available.

This site is well resourced with state-of-the-art machinery and appliances along with a highly skilled team.

Working alongside the site manager you will learn a number of tasks based on current horticultural practices such as:

• Plant care and maintenance
• Plant nutrition programs
• Pest and disease management
• Identifying different types of plants/shrubs/trees
• Irrigation systems installation and maintenance
• Specialist transplanting, hedging, pruning, shaping and mowing operations
• Safety protocols and equipment operation of brush cutters, lawnmowers and other specialised tools

You may not have any prior experience in the horticulture field but you are a proven hard worker and are motivated and keen to learn new skills. Your can do attitude will underpin your success in this role.

You are mature and are able to deal with people from all walks of life.

If you have a current drivers' licence this will be looked upon favourably. You are prepared to obtain a Working With Children Check, a White Card and a Police Check.

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values

Grow with us at Green by Nature Submit your resume today.

Please note that applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents to satisfy enrolment conditions for the school based learning and time commitment of four years.