HORTICULTURE TRAINEE

Req ID:  660772

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch:  Public Space Operations

Salary Range: $747.30 - $1019 per week plus super 

Work type: Temporary Full Time

Duration:   Up to 12 months

• Do you want to start growing your career in horticulture while making a difference to the city of Brisbane?
• Do you have a passion for horticulture and enjoy the outdoor environment?
• Are you seeking a pathway that provides the support and mentoring required to help your career blossom?

Applications are now open for enthusiastic candidates that are passionate about green space and are looking to kick-start a career in horticulture within Brisbane City Council’s 2026 Traineeship Pathway program. 

At Council, our people are dedicated to a better Brisbane, and everyone is supported to grow and develop both personally and professionally.  You can be part of Council’s exciting future, including the organisation’s central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.

As a Horticulture Trainee you will receive in-class training, professional development and on-the-job-learning with experienced trainers and mentors and be involved in a range of exciting projects to be delivered in our beautiful parks. 

Initially based at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, during the 12-month traineeship participants may gain exposure to different green spaces across Council.

In this role, we will give you the training, support and mentoring you need to get involved in:

• maintenance of parks, streetscapes and gardens
• plant identification
• pruning, protection and planting of trees and shrubs
• control of weeds, pests and diseases
• operating and maintaining machinery and equipment
• keeping public areas safe and clean.

 You don’t need prior experience in horticulture to apply, and we’d love to hear from you if you:

• have a passion for horticulture
• take pride and ownership of your work outcomes
• enjoy working outdoors
• adhere to Workplace Health & Safety practices
• have the capacity to work and study, with the ability to successfully complete required training modules
• have good communication skills including problem solving
• enjoy working in a team environment.

We can teach you the rest!

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

The benefits of working as a Brisbane City Council trainee include:

• excellent on the-job training and support
• 9-day fortnight roster
• a healthy work/life balance
• great mentors to assist you along the way
• getting paid while in training and training costs fully covered
• access to Council’s gym and wellness centres
• award winning superannuation fund.

After completing your formal training and hands-on learning you will have:

• a nationally recognised qualification (Cert II Horticulture)
• valuable work experience
• developed your communication and self-management skills
• developed a new social and professional network
• gained a solid grounding and skill set to apply for future roles within Brisbane City Council or other organisations.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, for a confidential discussion.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Application Closing Date: 30 October 11:59pm 2025

For more information:  Please contact Libby Watkins on 3178 0115

Brisbane City Council gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training under the First Start Program

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