Kickstart your career in Horticulture with Coolamon Shire Council!

We are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic first year Apprentice Horticulturist to join our Parks and Gardens team.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, has an interest in plants, gardens and the environment and is keen to develop practical skills while completing their Horticulture apprenticeship.

Working alongside our experienced Parks and Gardens team, you will gain hands on experience in the maintenance and care of Council’s parks, gardens and public spaces.

DUTIES OF THE ROLE

- Parks and gardens maintenance

- Mowing and general grounds maintenance

- Gardening and landscaping

- Planting and pruning

- Tree and vegetation management

- Weed and pest management

- Irrigation maintenance

- Learning to safely operate and care for equipment and machinery

- Maintaining high standards of presentation across public spaces

ABOUT YOU

- Has a genuine interest in Horticulture, gardening and working outdoors

- Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills

- Enthusiastic and willing to learn

- Ability to undertake heavy manual work in all weather conditions

- Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic

- Works well in a team setting

- Committed to workplace health and safety





- Willing to undertake a Cert III in Horticulture

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Full time – 38 hours per week

- Hourly rate dependant school completion and age

- Rostered day off every 3 weeks

- Weekly pay

- Paid allowances

- Local Government Award conditions

- Nationally recognised qualification at the end of the apprenticeship

Further information, including the position description, can be found on Council’s website – www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au

For any enquiries, please contact Councils Executive Manager, Engineering and Technical Services, Matt Stubbs on (02) •••• •800.

To apply for the position, please submit;

- Cover Letter

- Current Resume

- Completed Coolamon Shire Council Job Application (can be accessed from the website)

Applications are to be sent via email to ••••@coolamon.nsw.gov.au, addressed to the General Manager of Coolamon Shire Council.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

To be considered for this role, applications must be received by 5:00pm AEST, on Friday 11th September 2026.

Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal chance employer. We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciated and accepted.

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