Apprentice Parks & Gardens

Green by Nature · Bruce ACT 2617 · Full time
Posted 15d ago

Apprentice Parks & Gardens

Green by Nature
Bruce ACT 2617

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Full time

~$50k - $60k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a leading landscape management company as an Apprentice Parks & Gardens team member.
  • Gain hands-on experience while earning a nationally recognised horticulture qualification.
  • Work on high-profile landscapes, including the University of Canberra.

Launch Your Horticulture Career with Green by Nature

Looking for more than just a job? Start a rewarding career with Green by Nature, Australia's leading landscape and green space management company.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Parks & Gardens team member to join our Canberra team. As part of your apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and enhancing some of the region's most impressive landscapes, including the beautiful grounds of the University of Canberra.

Through a combination of paid on-the-job learning and formal study, you'll complete a nationally recognised horticulture qualification while building the skills needed for a long-term career in the industry.

Why Join Green by Nature?

  • Earn while you learn with a paid apprenticeship
  • Gain a nationally recognised horticulture qualification
  • Work alongside experienced horticultural professionals
  • Learn across large-scale, high-profile landscapes including the University of Canberra
  • Uniforms and PPE provided
  • Annual pay reviews as your skills develop
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Clear pathways into Team Leader and Site Manager roles

What You'll Learn

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll develop practical skills in:

  • Garden and landscape maintenance
  • Turf and plant care
  • Irrigation systems
  • Plant identification and establishment
  • Weed, pest and disease management
  • Machinery and equipment operation
  • Soil improvement and plant nutrition
  • Workplace health and safety practices

About You

You don't need previous horticulture experience. We're looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys working outdoors and being active
  • Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Is eager to learn new skills
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Is reliable and committed to completing an apprenticeship
  • Holds, or is willing to obtain, a White Card and Working With Vulnerable People check
  • Has a driver's licence (desirable but not essential)

About Green by Nature

At Green by Nature, we enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We invest heavily in our people, providing opportunities to learn, grow and build meaningful careers across horticulture, landscaping and environmental services.

With a strong safety culture and values built around Accountability, Bravery and Care, we provide an environment where apprentices can develop the skills and confidence to succeed.

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Skills

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Basic machinery operationDriving licenceGarden and landscape maintenanceIrrigation systemsLearning attitudeMachinery and equipment operationOutdoor workPest and disease managementPhysical fitnessPlant identificationReliabilitySoil improvement and nutritionStrong work ethicTeamworkTurf and plant careWorkplace health and safety practices

Licenses & certifications

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White cardWorking with vulnerable people check

Perks & benefits

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Ongoing training and career development opportunitiesPaid apprenticeshipUniforms and ppe provided

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