Certificate III Horticulture Parks & Gardens
- Kick-start your career outdoors and get paid while you learn!
- Gain hands-on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification in horticulture.
- Work alongside experienced horticulturists to maintain parks and gardens.
Kick-start your career outdoors and get paid while you learn!
Are you passionate about working outdoors, plants, landscaping, and maintaining beautiful green spaces? We are looking for a motivated and reliable Parks & Gardens Apprentice to join our team and complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification in horticulture. Apprenticeships typically combine practical work with formal training, covering areas such as plant care, turf management, irrigation, pruning, pest control, and maintaining parks and recreational spaces.
About the Role
Working alongside experienced horticulturists, you will learn to:
- Maintain parks, gardens, reserves and public spaces
- Plant, prune, mulch and weed garden beds
- Assist with lawn and turf maintenance
- Operate and maintain horticultural equipment and machinery
- Identify plants, soils, weeds and pests
- Follow safe work practices and environmental guidelines
- Complete TAFE training and on-the-job learning requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping or gardening
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Driver’s licence (or working towards obtaining one) desirable
- White Card
What We Offer
- Full-time, apprenticeship with paid employment
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced professionals
- Career progression opportunities within the horticulture industry
- Supportive team environment
- Uniform and PPE provided
About You
You enjoy working outdoors, aren’t afraid of physical work, and take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor environments. Whether you’re a school leaver or looking for a career change, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in a career in Parks & Gardens to Peter – pvanvliet@austrg.com.au
Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
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