Why Hortum?

Our award-winning team pride themselves on having the expertise and attention to detail to deliver high-quality projects for our clients, combined with industry knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in the landscaping arena. This ethos is how we deliver value to all of our clients, time and time again, and why they consistently choose Hortum for their projects.

We deliver end-to-end Landscaping services, from Design to Construction, and finally, Maintenance, where our skilled team continue to keep our clients' gardens and lawns perfectly maintained all year round!

About the role:

As an Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience whilst working alongside skilled professionals across a variety of tasks. We have positions available Landscape Construction AND Landscape Maintenance (Parks and Gardens or Horticulture) apprentices.

What You'll Be Doing - Maintenance (Parks and Gardens / Horticulture):

- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming lawns.

- Plant, water, and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees.

- Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.

- Assist with irrigation system maintenance and repair.

- Remove debris, leaves, and other litter from the landscaped areas.

- Support in the application of fertilizers and pesticides under supervision.





What You'll Be Doing - Maintenance (Construction):

- Hardscapes - including, but not limited to paving, retaining wall construction, drainage, irrigation, timberworks (fencing, decking, etc).

- Softscapes - including but not limited to planting, spreading soil, mulch and gravel, topsoil, laying turf, and lawn seeding as required.

- Operating a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to trailers, chainsaws, laser levels, grinders, and any other power tools on site.

Why join us?

- A supportive, hands-on learning workplace.

- Opportunities to grow within the business.

- A varied and rewarding role with exposure to diverse horticultural projects.

- Competitive wages.

About you:

- Genuine interest in being a Landscaper or Landscape Gardener

- Willing to commit to a 3-year Apprenticeship

- Reliable and passionate.

- Full Australian Work Rights.

- Current, valid driver's licence.

- A passion for gardens, landscaping, or horticulture.

Ready to grow your future?

If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and love working with nature, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for the team.

Please note that we will only contact applicants who are deemed suitable for the next stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Gardening and Landscaping Apprenticeships (Newstead)
🏢 Hortum Landscaping
📍 Newstead