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Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship - Maribyrnong

West Footscray, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-28 → 2026-09-27

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 creek corridors

Domain

Municipal services / Horticulture / Outdoor maintenance

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Operating and maintaining vehicles, plant, and machinery; Weeding, herbicide spraying, brush-cutting, mulching, mowing, and pruning; Path repairs and fencing; Nursery management; Safety inspections and reporting; Administrative logging

Preferred skills

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; Team collaboration

Technologies

Council vehicles, plant, and machinery

Responsibilities

Assist with green space maintenance tasks; Help with asset care including path repairs and fencing; Inspect parks and report on damaged fixtures; Safely operate and maintain equipment; Complete daily timesheets and maintenance logs; Participate in apprenticeship training courses

Seniority

Entry-level Apprentice

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