Apprentice – Horticulture

About the role

Embark on a four‑year paid apprenticeship as a Horticulturist, gaining hands‑on experience under expert mentors and working towards a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and apply chemicals for pest, weed and disease control, ensuring proper transport and storage.
• Install, maintain and operate drainage and pressurised irrigation systems.
• Operate a variety of machinery and equipment required for garden and turf maintenance.
• Improve soil quality and manage nutrition for gardens and sports turf.
• Control weeds, pests, diseases and disorders affecting plants and turf areas.
• Renovate and construct sports turf facilities while following safety protocols.

Required profile

• Motivated hard worker with a can‑do attitude, willing to learn new horticultural skills.
• Mature individual able to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a White Card and Working with Children Check; a driver’s licence is advantageous.
• Australian citizenship required for the apprenticeship schooling component.

Required skills

• Handling and application of horticultural chemicals.
• Installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Operation of garden and turf maintenance machinery.
• Soil improvement and plant nutrition techniques.
• Weed, pest and disease management.
• Adherence to safety protocols and equipment operation.

What we offer

• Paid hands‑on training with experienced mentors.
• Opportunities for career progression to roles such as Team Leader or Site Manager.
• Annual pay reviews reflecting skill development.
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources.