Closing date: 10/08/2026 10:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time

Location: Roma

Employment type: Fixed-Term, Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Council Trainee – Horticulture

About Us

At Maranoa Regional Council, we're committed to delivering quality services and creating vibrant communities. Our values of respect, honesty, innovation, accountability and safety guide everything we do.

About the Opportunity

Have you recently finished Year 10, 11 or 12 and are looking for a hands-on career?

Join our Parks and Open Spaces team as a Trainee – Horticulture and earn valuable workplace experience while completing a Certificate II in Horticulture.

Working alongside experienced team members, you'll learn how to maintain parks, gardens and public spaces while developing practical skills that will set you up for a career in horticulture.

No previous experience is required—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in working outdoors.

About You

- Enjoys working outdoors.
- Is reliable and eager to learn.
- Has an interest in horticulture.
- Works well in a team.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

- Be 15 years of age or older.
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.




- Not already hold a qualification in the same or a related field.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

What We Offer

- Full-time fixed-term traineeship
- Based in Roma, QLD
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Rostered Days Off (RDOs)
- Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and submit:

- A cover letter telling us why you're interested in the role.
- Your current resume.
- Responses to the application questions.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal prospect employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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