29 Nov
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Perth
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.
About the Role
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.
About You
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
Why Join the City of Canning?
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 setting
- 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
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
📌 Horticulture Traineeship (Perth)
🏢 Apprenticeship Support Australia
📍 Perth
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