Horticulture Apprenticeship

2 days ago


Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia Programmed Skilled Workforce Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Love being outdoors and working with nature? Turn your passion for plants into a rewarding career in horticulture

Join Sutherland Shire Council as an Apprentice Horticulturalist and gain hands-on experience maintaining some of the Shire's most beautiful parks, gardens, and open spaces.

About the Role

As an apprentice, you'll work alongside skilled professionals and get hands-on experience in:

  • Parks & Gardens Maintenance: mowing, pruning, planting, and landscaping
  • Turf & Sports Field Management: maintaining community facilities
  • Bushcare & Dune Rehabilitation: protecting and restoring natural habitats
  • Nursery Operations: propagation, potting, and plant care

You'll also learn to safely use horticultural tools and chemicals, helping to create a safe and sustainable environment for all.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Full-time paid apprenticeship with employee benefits and annual leave
  • Earn a Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Horticulture
  • Work outdoors on projects that make a real impact in your community
  • Learn from experienced mentors who are passionate about the environment
  • Build a career that grows with you - literally

What We're Looking For

  • A genuine interest in horticulture and the environment
  • A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to work safely and as part of a team
  • Reliable, motivated, and proud of the work you do

If you're passionate about the outdoors, hands-on work, and making your community greener - this is your chance to grow your career from the ground up

Apply now and start your journey with Sutherland Shire Council

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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