Horticulture Traineeship

Horticultural Traineeship – City of Canning

Location: Works Depot, 47 Fleming Avenue, Wilson
Employment Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
Department: Parks & Environment

The City of Canning is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Horticultural Apprentice to join our Parks and Natural Areas teams. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in amenity horticulture while contributing to the development and maintenance of our beautiful parks, streetscapes, and natural spaces.

As a Horticultural Apprentice, you will learn and assist in the establishment, care, and maintenance of parks and landscaped areas across the City. You will gain hands-on experience supported by formal training, working alongside experienced team members in a variety of horticultural disciplines.

Your work will include:

• Turf mowing using walk-behind, ride-on, and out-front mowers

• General turf maintenance including fertilising, top dressing and turfing

• General planting, plant care, and basic tree maintenance

• Manual weed control and minor herbicide use

• Pruning, clean-up, and rubbish removal

• Daily equipment checks and minor maintenance

• Supporting maintenance teams across Parks, Streetscapes, Irrigation, Playground, Golf Course, and Natural Areas

You will also attend TAFE as required and maintain a daily training diary to support your apprenticeship progress.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and passionate about horticulture. You will have:
Essential:

• A genuine interest in amenity horticulture

• Completion of Year 10, 11 or 12

• Ability to identify major plant families

• Basic understanding of small motors and equipment

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound literacy and numeracy

• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance

Desirable:

• C Class Driver’s Licence

• Completion of any horticulture units in a formal setting

At the City of Canning, our vision is to be a Welcoming and Thriving City. Our values of Respect, Working Together, and Inclusiveness guide everything we do.

As an apprentice, you will benefit from:

• A supportive team environment

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and experience across multiple horticultural areas

• Formal training support through TAFE

• A workplace committed to safety, diversity, and equal opportunity