Open Spaces Apprentice (Certificate III in Parks & Gardens)

About the role

Hilltops Council is offering an apprenticeship with its Open Spaces team, based at the Boorowa Works Depots. The apprentice assists in maintaining the Council's open spaces, facilities and amenities while completing the Certificate III in Parks & Gardens. Work includes labouring and plant operation duties under supervision, with work rotations at the Harden and Young depots.

Required profile

• Ideal for recent school leavers who want a career in horticulture or a new career in the field.
• Full-time term contract of up to 4 years, 76 hours per nine-day fortnight.

What we offer

• Pay up to $66k p.a. in the Trainee band, depending on age, qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation and other entitlements from the Local Government State Award.
• Wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.

To apply, submit a completed application form, a cover letter and a résumé by email to the council's careers team, addressed to the Acting Director Infrastructure. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 8 November 2026.