2nd Year Apprentice Horticulturalist

Our apprentices gain practical experience working alongside seasoned professionals in maintaining and beautifying gardens and open space.

Continue your learning journey as an Apprentice Horticulture with Green by Nature. Alongside your practical duties in maintaining green spaces, you'll also attend weekly classroom learning sessions.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on training under expert mentors, equipping you with valuable skills and a nationally recognised trade qualification. Once successfully completed you can progress to take on roles such as a Team Leader or Site Manager, ready to lead with confidence.

This role is based onsite at Ashcam school in Edgecliff and is easily accessible by public transport.

Why Choose Us

• Learn from experienced mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed in the industry.
• Experience the beauty and diversity of outdoor spaces firsthand.
• Grow your career with valuable on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.
• Benefit from annual pay reviews to ensure your compensation reflects your growing skills and contributions.
• Ongoing safety training programs and resources available. 

What You'll Learn

Working alongside our experienced team members you will learn a number of tasks based on current horticultural practices.

The main learning outcomes of the certificate you will study at TAFE are:

• Plant and prune trees, shrubs and other plants
• Understand soil characteristics and soil improvement methods
• Operate basic garden machinery and equipment
• Safely use chemicals to control pests and weeds
• Maintain and operate irrigation systems
• Identify and control weeds, pests and diseases

About You 

You have completed the first year of your apprenticeship and have proven yourself to be a hard worker and are motivated and keen to learn new skills. Your can-do attitude will underpin your success in this role.

You are mature and are able to deal with people from all walks of life.

If you have a current drivers' licence this will be looked upon favourably. You are prepared to obtain a Working With Children Check, a White Card and a Police Check.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values

How to Apply

Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today. 

Please note that applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents to satisfy enrolment conditions for the school based learning and time commitment of four years.