Horticulture Apprenticeship

Love working outdoors and want to turn your passion for plants into a career?

Join Sutherland Shire Council as an Apprentice Horticulturalist and gain hands-on experience maintaining some of the Shire’s most beautiful parks, gardens, and open spaces.

About the Opportunity

As an apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and develop practical skills in:

• Parks & Gardens maintenance – mowing, pruning, planting, and landscaping
• Turf and sports field management – keeping community facilities in top shape
• Bush-care and dune rehabilitation – protecting and restoring natural habitats
• Nursery operations – propagation, potting, and plant care

You’ll also receive training in the safe use of equipment and horticultural chemicals to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

What’s in It for You

• Full-time paid apprenticeship with annual leave and employee benefits
• Earn a Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Horticulture
• Work outdoors across a variety of community projects
• Develop lifelong skills with the support of industry mentors
• Be part of a team that keeps the Sutherland Shire green, active, and thriving

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in horticulture and the environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work safely and as part of a team
• Reliability, attention to detail, and pride in your work

If you’re passionate about the outdoors, hands-on work, and making a visible impact in your community — this is your chance to grow your future from the ground up!

Apply today and start cultivating your career with Sutherland Shire Council!

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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