Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship Jan 2027 start
Core
Assist qualified horticulturists in maintaining, protecting, and enhancing local parks, reserves, creeks, and open spaces through practical on-the-job training and formal study.
Role type
Apprentice Horticulturist (Parks & Gardens)
Builds
Local community green spaces including parks, reserves, and open areas
Domain
Municipal services / Horticulture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating and maintaining council vehicles, plant, and machinery; Weeding, herbicide spraying, brush-cutting, mulching, mowing, and pruning; Path repairs and fencing; Nursery management; Daily timesheet and maintenance request completion; Safety inspection and reporting
Preferred skills
Working outdoors in all weather conditions; Team collaboration; Commitment to safe work practices
Technologies
Council vehicles, plant, and machinery