Parks and Gardens apprenticeship, 1st – 3rd year, Castle Hill, NSW

Our partner employer designs, builds, and maintains contemporary and innovative landscapes that foster and promote outdoor living. Every one of their projects is drawn, built and maintained by the hands of their skilful and passionate team. You will learn your trade from them as you undertake a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens while working on housing developments, commercial properties, community parks and bush regeneration. This is a 2024 Skills Priority List trade.

Some of what you will learn:

• Planting trees, bushes, plants
• Mowing & whipper snipping
• Edging and mulching
• Plant and soil improvements for garden and turf areas
• Drainage installation
• Plant and soil practices, including implementing plant establishment programs
• Project costing.

The benefits:

• Gain a Certificate III Parks & Gardens
• You may qualify for the Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment of up to $5000.00
• Learn from passionate, industry-leading professionals
• Earn while you learn
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Dedicated 1300apprentice mentor.

Must have:

• Driver licence and own transport
• White card or willing to obtain one.

To be successful:

• If you are currently a Parks & Gardens apprentice, you must provide an up-to-date TAFE/RTO transcript
• Have a passion for the outdoors, parks & gardens and want to be part of a growing business once you’ve completed your apprenticeship
• Physically fit and not afraid of physically demanding work
• Well presented
• Great work ethic
• Dedicated and keen to learn
• Follow direction well.

Apply today:

If any of this role sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we want to hear from you. Submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter explaining why the role appeals to you.

Please note that applicants MUST have unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Due to the high volume of applications received by 1300apprentice, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. However, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to submit your application and considering 1300apprentice as a potential employer.

About us:

Working with large and small employers, 1300apprentice connects apprentices and trainees to the right employer. A for-purpose organisation with over 30 years of experience in Vocational Education & Training, our professional, approachable team are here to help you. With an experienced mentor to support and guide you, we aim to see you succeed and confidently grow as a person and professional.

1300apprentice values and recognises diversity in the workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and actively support applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We offer safe and inclusive working environments where you can learn, grow and achieve your career objectives.