Apprentice Parks & Facilities

Apprentice Parks & Facilities
Scone / Aberdeen
Full-Time – Fixed Term Contract (up to 4 years)

Do you enjoy working outdoors, getting your hands dirty, and making a real difference in your local environment? Kick-start your career in parks and gardens with this exciting apprenticeship opportunity!

The role:
As an Apprentice Parks & Facilities, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining valuable on-the-job experience alongside a supportive team of skilled professionals. You’ll also complete a Certificate III in Parks & Gardens, building the knowledge and practical skills needed for a rewarding career in the industry.

What’s on offer:
- $601.70 - $947.70 commencement salary + 12% superannuation and allowances
- Financial support available for out-of-pocket training expenses
- A true 38 hour working week, Monday – Friday
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (working a 9-day fortnight)
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Salary sacrifice options
- Access to additional training and development opportunities

About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about working outdoors in a hands-on, physical role
- Eager to learn and committed to successfully completing their qualification
- A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable, safety-focused, and willing to follow instructions
- Interested in horticulture, landscaping, and/or local government operations
- In possession of a NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent, with sound literacy, numeracy, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Willing and capable of undertaking and completing all required training, while working cooperatively as part of a team

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026

Job Description: To view this job description please click here

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Roda Newbery, Parks & Facilities Coordinator a call on 0439 420 524 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this exciting opportunity. Or you can just submit an application online by the closing date by clicking the "Apply" button below.

How To Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.