5d ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council
- Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
- Location – Rockhampton
Earn While You Learn
Looking to start a meaningful career in horticulture while making a real difference in your community? Rockhampton Regional Council is offering a unique opportunity to join our team as aGardener Trainee, working across Council's cemeteries.
In this full-time,12 month, Fixed Term Full Time traineeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in horticultural maintenance and cemetery operations, while studying towards aCertificate II in Horticulture and gaining your Excavator ticket. You'll be supported by experienced mentors and work in a respectful, team-oriented environment that values professionalism and care.
Beyond the practical skills and qualifications, this role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a space of reflection and remembrance. By helping to maintain and beautify our cemeteries, you'll be providing comfort and dignity to families and individuals navigating grief, making a meaningful difference for our community.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Someone who is interested in taking the next step in their career within the Horticulture industry!
- Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning.
- Passion for improving the region's cemeteries.
- Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.
Assessment & Selection Period
Applicants should be available during the following assessment dates:
- All Apprenticeships & Traineeships (excluding BATS):Tuesday, 8 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be
- Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
- Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
- In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
- Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
- Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
- People with disability
- Long-term unemployed job seekers
- Displaced workers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
- Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
- Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
Horticulture Trainee in Rockhampton employer: Rockhampton Regional Council
Rockhampton Regional Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive team environment where collaboration between engineering and accounting teams thrives. With flexible work options, including a 9-day fortnight, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while benefiting from professional growth opportunities in a role that ensures compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
Contact Details:
Rockhampton Regional Council Recruitment Team
