Parks and Gardens Apprenticeship

Programmed, in partnership with Tweed Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a 1st Year New Entrant Parks and Garden Apprentice commencing January 2025.

As the largest Council on the north coast of New South Wales, Tweed Shire Council delivers more than 50 services to 94,000 residents over an area of 1303 square kilometres.

The Tweed Shire Council mission is to work with community and partners, provide leadership in facilitating and delivering services that manage growth sustainably; create opportunity; and enhance the value of their civic and natural assets for this and future generations.

Programmed are seeking motivated applicants that have a passion for plants, gardening maintenance, landscaping and turf preparation with a strong desire to work in the horticulture - parks and gardens industry and have the drive to commit to a 4-year apprenticeship.

As a full-time Apprentice, you may be eligible to receive a total of $5,000 in Government incentives under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System.

Working as a Horticulture Parks and Gardens Apprentice at Tweed Shire Council may see you completing the following tasks:

• Mowing, snipping, brush cutting.


• Trimming and hedging.


• Mulching and weeding.


• Turf preparation.


• Irrigation work.


• Spraying.


• Planting and tree maintenance.


• Plant identification (native and exotic species).


• Work as a team member.


• Attend safety Toolbox Talks, contribute to the team's safety.

To be considered you must have the following:

• Competent numeracy and literacy skills.


• Positive attitude.


• Current drivers licence and reliable transport.


• Completed year 10 education at a minimum.


• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement.


• Demonstrated enthusiasm for horticulture industry.


• Demonstrated capacity to work as a team member.


• Demonstrated capacity to work safely with a zero-harm attitude.

Work Location:

The position can be directed to work anywhere within the Tweed Shire however the apprentice will be rotated between 3 main depots located in Tweed Heads, Cabarita and Murwillumbah.

TAFE Requirements:

You will also be required to attend TAFE one day per week in Lismore/Alstonville NSW (Wollongbar TAFE). Travel assistance may be applicable through VTAS funding.

Applying for this position:

Please ensure you upload a cover letter stating why you wish to be a Parks and Garden Apprentice with a current resume listing your education, skills, qualifications, work history and nominated referees.

Applications close 4.00pm AEST Monday 4th of November 2024.

Prior to any offer of employment, the preferred applicant will be required to attend a pre-employment medical which will include passing a Drug and Alcohol screen.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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