At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain beautiful parks and gardens while learning hands-on horticulture skills.
- Company: Coolamon Shire Council, dedicated to a vibrant community and environment.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive pay, rostered days off, and a nationally recognised qualification.
- Other info: Great team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career outdoors, working with plants and making a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for horticulture, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 38592 - 47168 $ per year.
Kickstart your career in Horticulture with Coolamon Shire Council!
We are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic first year Apprentice Horticulturist to join our Parks and Gardens team.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, has an interest in plants, gardens and the environment and is keen to develop practical skills while completing their Horticulture apprenticeship.
Working alongside our experienced Parks and Gardens team, you will gain hands on experience in the maintenance and care of Council’s parks, gardens and public spaces.
DUTIES OF THE ROLE
- Parks and gardens maintenance
- Mowing and general grounds maintenance
- Gardening and landscaping
- Planting and pruning
- Tree and vegetation management
- Weed and pest management
- Irrigation maintenance
- Learning to safely operate and care for equipment and machinery
- Maintaining high standards of presentation across public spaces
ABOUT YOU
- Has a genuine interest in Horticulture, gardening and working outdoors
- Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Ability to undertake heavy manual work in all weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Works well in a team setting
- Committed to workplace health and safety
- Willing to undertake a Cert III in Horticulture
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Full time – 38 hours per week
- Hourly rate dependant school completion and age
- Rostered day off every 3 weeks
- Weekly pay
- Local Government Award conditions
- Nationally recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship
Further information, including the position description, can be found on Council’s website – www. coolamon. nsw. gov. au
For any enquiries, please contact Councils Executive Manager, Engineering and Technical Services, Matt Stubbs on (02) 6930 1***.
To be considered for this role, applications must be received by 5:00pm AEST, on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciated and accepted.
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