3rd/4th Year Landscape Apprentice – Landscapes & Pools

About the role

Reality Escapes designs, builds and maintains landscapes and pools across Sydney, the Illawarra and the South Coast of NSW, with one team handling everything from concept through to long-term care. It is hiring a full-time 3rd or 4th year Landscape Apprentice, a position one step below Landscape Tradesman, for someone close to qualification who wants to become a top performer on site.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of sections of residential landscape and pool projects from setout through to completion
• Work on retaining walls, paving and stonework, decking and screening, drainage, irrigation, planting and turf, plus pool works alongside tradespeople
• Work from plans and operate machinery
• Help plan the day with the Project Foreman and guide junior apprentices

Required profile

• 3rd or 4th year of a landscaping apprenticeship (Certificate III in Landscape Construction or equivalent)
• Solid hands-on experience across residential landscaping; exposure to pool construction viewed favourably
• Able to read and work from construction and landscape plans
• Experience operating excavators, bobcats and skid steers
• Able to complete tasks independently to a high standard with minimal supervision
• Willing to guide and support junior apprentices
• Clear, professional communication with the team and clients
• White card and current driver's licence; additional licences and tickets viewed favourably

What we offer

• A clear pathway to Landscape Tradesman, then Project Foreman
• Real responsibility on site with support to step up
• Skills-based training and courses
• A workplace where craft is respected and quality is non-negotiable
• A solid team culture with regular events