At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in maintaining stunning landscapes and learn essential horticulture skills.
- Company: Join Green by Nature, Australia's top landscape management company.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a paid apprenticeship and receive ongoing training.
- Other info: Clear pathways for career advancement into leadership roles.
- Why this job: Kickstart your horticulture career and work on high-profile projects like the University of Canberra.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
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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Apprentice Parks & Gardens in Canberra employer: Green by Nature
At Green by Nature, we pride ourselves on being Australia's largest and most award-winning landscape services business, offering a stable work environment with regular hours and a fantastic team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our monthly reward programs, ongoing safety training, and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a supportive management team that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in creating stunning outdoor spaces that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability, all while enjoying the benefits of tools of trade and a safety-first culture.
