Horticulture Trainee – Parks & Gardens

(12 Month, Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract)

Under 18 $69,900.25, Age 18+ $85,867 per annum

+ 12% superannuation

Your Traineeship

As a Horticulture Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience helping to create and maintain the Town's parks, gardens and public open spaces. Working alongside experienced team members, you'll develop practical skills in horticulture, irrigation, landscaping and plant maintenance while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture. This traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to the presentation and liveability of our community.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Horticulture Trainee, you'll work closely with the Parks and Gardens team to support the delivery of landscape and irrigation maintenance programs. You'll be:

• Assisting with the maintenance and improvement of parks, gardens and public open spaces
• Supporting nursery operations, including seedlings, cuttings, plant propagation and tree production projects
• Operating and maintaining horticultural equipment such as ride-on mowers, whipper snippers, hedge trimmers, blowers and edgers
• Assisting with landscaping, irrigation and grounds maintenance activities to help keep community spaces looking their best
• Helping ensure tools, equipment and work areas are maintained to a high standard
• Completing assigned work requests and projects safely, efficiently and on time
• Working collaboratively with the Parks and Gardens team while developing practical horticultural skills and industry knowledge
• Contributing to projects that enhance the appearance, sustainability and amenity of community spaces across the Town

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• National Police Clearance (if successful, the Town will support with the cost of this)
• Current ‘C’ class drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary, our Horticulture Trainee will be entitled to a range of benefits including:

• Wellness Allowance – $300 issued on a pre-loaded mastercard for full-time employees after probation (and annually thereafter)
• Healthy Work-Life Balance – 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading (plus an additional two days between Christmas and New Years
• Weekly Study Day – Dedicated time each week for your learning
• Health & Wellbeing Program – Free gym and pool access, fresh fruit in the workplace, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Earn While You Learn – Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III Horticulture while you work
• Superannuation - 12% employer contribution, with the option to increase to 14%
• Salary Packaging – Boost your take-home pay with flexible options
• Private Health Discounts – Save with Medibank or BUPA private health cover
• Uniform Allowance – Up to $400 annually to keep you work-ready

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Thursday 19th November 2026

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.