Horticulture, 1st year Traineeship, Western Sydney NSW

🌿 Apprentice Horticulturist – Certificate III in Horticulture
📍 Western Sydney
🕒 Full-Time Apprenticeship | Monday–Friday | 7:00am–3:30pm
💰 Overtime Available (Summer Saturdays)

Are you passionate about working outdoors and building a career in landscaping and horticulture? We are looking for 1 x First Year Horticulture Trainee to join our team in Western Sydney.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture through TAFE.

We are open to Junior or Adult apprentices who are motivated, reliable, and ready to learn.

🌱 Position Details

• Role: 1 x 1st Year Horticulture Apprentice

• Location: Western Sydney

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

• Additional: Some to most Saturdays over Summer (Overtime)

• Training: Attend TAFE 1 day per week for 3 years to complete Certificate III in Horticulture

✅ Requirements

• White Card (essential)

• First Aid (desirable but not essential)

• Current Driver’s Licence

• Own reliable transportation

🌿 Key Duties

As part of our team you will:

• Contribute to team safety and report issues immediately

• Comply with all policies, practices, and standard procedures

• Safely utilise and maintain a range of tools and equipment

• Undertake site duties including:

  • Mowing

  • Brush cutting

  • Weed control

  • Chemical application

• Demonstrate common sense and safe work practices

• Clearly communicate with site managers and team members

⭐ Character Expectations

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong work ethic

• Trustworthiness

• Team player attitude

• Respect for others

• Reliability and punctuality

• Ability to work without supervision

• Ability to follow instructions

📈 Performance Expectations

Your performance in this role will be assessed on:

• Strong work ethic and positive contribution to the team

• Feedback from supervisors and peers

• Punctuality and reliability

• Demonstrating initiative and willingness to learn new skills

• Compliance with quality standards and safe work practices

• Attendance at TAFE training (1 day per week)

• Seeking clarification from supervisors when instructions or duties are unclear

🌳 What You’ll Gain

• A nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture

• Real industry experience working on professional sites

• Mentorship from experienced horticulture professionals

• Opportunity to build a long-term career in landscaping and horticulture

📩 Apply Now
If you enjoy working outdoors, are motivated to learn, and want to build a career in horticulture, we would love to hear from you.

Send your resume and a brief introduction outlining why you are interested in the role.