Apprentice Parks & Gardens

Begin a Fulfilling Career in Parks and Gardens

Join our four-year Apprentice program and gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled professionals to maintain and enhance green spaces, while also attending weekly classroom sessions to build your theoretical knowledge.

This position is located at Wentworth Point where you will work across a mix of areas in the precinct such as roadsides, lawns, strata gardens, community areas and hedged areas.

Throughout the program, you'll receive expert mentorship and practical training, leading to a nationally recognised Cert III trade qualification. Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to step into leadership roles such as Team Leader or Site Manager, equipped with the confidence and skills to make a lasting impact in the field of horticulture.

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.
• Kick start 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 parks and gardens practices.

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

• Identify plants and understand how best to tend them
• Implement a plant nutrition program
• Troubleshoot and report on plant health
• Conduct specialist transplanting, pruning and mowing operations
• Control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
• Improve soil quality

About You 

You may not have any prior experience in the parks and gardens field but you are a proven 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

Welcome to Green by Nature – Australia’s largest garden and landscape maintenance company. Our mission is to enrich lives by creating, nurturing, and sustaining exceptional green spaces that communities can enjoy.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for every team member. It's more than a priority — it's a fundamental part of our culture.

At Green by Nature, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team, and we actively encourage applicants from all walks of life.

Our core values — Accountability, Bravery, and Care — guide our actions and shape the way we work together, every day.

How to Apply

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