At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in maintaining open spaces and facilities while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Friendly local council dedicated to community beautification.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation, wellbeing initiatives, and health checks.
- Other info: Full-time apprenticeship with opportunities across multiple locations.
- Why this job: Shape your community's natural beauty while earning a qualification in Parks & Gardens.
- Qualifications: Ideal for recent school leavers passionate about horticulture.
The predicted salary is between 66000 - 66000 $ per year.
- (Term contract for up to 4 years, full-time, 76 hours per nine-day fortnight)
- Excellent apprenticeship opportunity based out of our Boorowa Works Depots to build your career and skills as part of our friendly Open Spaces teams.
- Rate of pay up to $66k p. a. (Trainee band – dependent on age/qualifications/experience) + 12% Superannuation with other entitlements from the Local Government State Award.
- Great employee benefits including regular wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations, health checks & much more.
As our Open Spaces Apprentice, you will assist in the maintenance of Council's open spaces, facilities and amenities while undertaking the qualification of Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.
Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will provide labouring & plant operation duties under supervision and play an active role in shaping the natural beauty of your community.
You'll come to play a key role in building and maintaining Council's urban infrastructure, not just across Boorowa, but the wider Hilltops Local Government Area through undertaking work-rotations at Harden and Young depots.
This is an ideal opportunity for recent school leavers with a desire to pursue a career in horticulture, or those looking to start a new career in the field.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 November 2026.
Open Spaces Apprentice (Boorowa) in Gold Coast employer: Hilltops Council
Join a supportive and dynamic team as a Heavy Combination (HC) Plant Operations Crew Member, where your skills will be valued in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of Hilltops. With competitive remuneration, generous leave provisions, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including fitness initiatives and salary packaging, this role offers not just a job but a pathway for personal and professional growth in a friendly local government environment. Experience the unique advantage of working in a community-focused setting that prioritises safety and teamwork while providing essential services to the region.
