Operations Trainee in Margaret River

Location: Margaret River

Full-Time 76 hours/fortnight

Love the Outdoors? Grow your future with us! Ready to get outdoors, learn new skills and kickstart your career? Your future starts here! Looking for a career where you can work outdoors, get hands‑on experience and make a real difference in your local community? The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has an exciting opportunity for a motivated school leaver to begin their career in horticulture and local government!

Join our fun, friendly and supportive Parks and Gardens team and turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding career.

About the opportunity

• Working alongside our experienced team, you'll help maintain the Shire's beautiful parks, gardens and reserves while gaining practical experience across horticulture, natural areas rehabilitation, turf management and general maintenance operations.
• From learning to operate machinery to developing your horticulture skills, every day will bring new opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference in the community.
• As an Operations Trainee, you'll receive a fantastic range of training, qualifications and practical experience to help set you up for success.
• Earn while you learn – work towards a relevant Certificate III in Local Government through TAFE.
• Gain valuable qualifications – access training in Senior First Aid, chemical awareness, chainsaw and pole saw operation, pruning, basic worksite traffic management and a Construction White Card.
• Get hands‑on experience – develop your skills using a range of tools and machinery, including tractors, zero-turn mowers, telehandlers, chainsaws and other small machinery.
• Learn from experienced professionals – receive mentoring in horticultural practices, nursery skills, turf management and natural areas rehabilitation.
• Build practical skills – get involved in maintaining Shire infrastructure, including drainage systems, signage, painting, minor carpentry and general asset maintenance.
• Discover the world of operations – gain experience in civil maintenance, storm damage response, traffic management and installation works.
• Work safely and confidently – learn about workplace health and safety, safe work methods, plant inductions and personal protective equipment in a safety‑conscious environment.
• Get ongoing support – enjoy a safe and supportive workplace with guidance to help you build your skills and confidence.
• Obtain a relevant Tafe Certificate III in Local Government.

What we're looking for

• We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and ready to give things a go!
• You will ideally have:
• Be enthusiastic and demonstrate an interest in horticulture.
• Be progressing towards or have successfully completed Year 12.
• Live within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
• Have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and enjoy being part of a team.

Why join us?

• This is your chance to learn new skills, gain hands‑on experience and start to grow a career while making a real difference in the community you call home.
• A team that backs you – Learn alongside experienced and passionate people who want to see you succeed.
• A career that grows with you – Gain practical experience, recognised training and skills that can open doors to future opportunities.
• Work that makes a difference – Help maintain and enhance the places that make our community special.
• Variety every day – Enjoy outdoor work, hands‑on learning and opportunities to develop skills across horticulture and operations.
• A safe and supportive workplace – Build your confidence in a safety‑conscious environment with ongoing guidance.

Please contact Blake Cole on or at Applications close Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4pm. Andrea Selvey, CEO