Adult Apprentice Landscape Gardener

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an Adult Apprentice Landscape Gardener.

Muru Mittigar is committed to advancing Aboriginal culture and improving the economic and social capacity of Aboriginal people. By working for us, you will gain valuable skills and experience in landscape gardening.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds but strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the role: This is a Full-Time position

You will work with a team in the construction and maintenance of commercial landscape projects located in Western Sydney (on the M7 Motorway) whilst undertaking part-time study at TAFE completing a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (Course Code: AHC31016)

The Adult Apprentice Landscape Gardener position requires a good level of fitness to undertake physical tasks such as repetitive heavy lifting, bending and standing for long periods.

Landscape gardening tasks include but are not limited to:

• Planting trees, shrubs and other vegetation

• Trimming, fertilising, mulching and watering plants

• Grading and installing lawns

• Weed removal and control

• Construction of walkways and retaining walls

• Regular maintenance on garden beds, parks and lawns

• Operate machinery and equipment safely under supervision

Skills and experience

• The ability to work in a team environment

• Responds and adjusts to changing work demands and circumstances

• The ability to follow instructions given

• A willingness to attend TAFE one day per week

• An interest in working outdoors

• Previous experience in landscaping or horticulture is favourable but not essential

• A willingness to obtain a Construction Induction Card (White Card)

• A willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check (if over 18)

Renumeration

$45k – $55k + superannuation