Chance to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture
Supportive and friendly workplace
Long-term career opportunities within a respected local business
About Us
Piddington's Armidale has been serving the Armidale community for over 120 years, priding themselves on their compassionate and caring services as Funeral Directors.
Their mission is to build meaningful memories for every generation through their funeral, monumental, and pet cremation services.
About the role
As part of the Piddington's team, the Apprentice Horticulturist will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing our memorial gardens and outdoor spaces.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is looking to build a long-term career in horticulture.
You will gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification and learning from experienced industry professionals.
Working alongside our team, you will develop practical skills across all aspects of horticulture while contributing to the presentation and upkeep of our beautiful grounds in Armidale.
Key responsibilities
Garden and landscape maintenance
Planting, pruning and weed control
Lawn care and maintenance
Irrigation and watering systems
Operation,



care and maintenance of horticultural equipment
Memorial garden presentation and upkeep
Following workplace health and safety practices
Assisting with general horticultural and grounds maintenance duties as required
Working collaboratively with the team to ensure high standards are maintained across all outdoor areas
To be considered for this position you will require
A genuine interest in horticulture and outdoor work
Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Physical fitness and the ability to perform outdoor manual labour in varying weather conditions
A current driver's licence or a commitment to obtaining one
A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Horticulture
A desire to build a long-term career within the horticulture industry
We are seeking an experienced individual to join the team, however, if you have a genuine interest and passion for the funeral industry, we are committed to supporting the right candidate with training and development to grow into this role.
Piddington's – Caring for our community and its gardens with pride.
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📌 Apprentice Horticulturist (Armidale)
🏢 LS Piddington & Sons
📍 Armidale