Apprentice Landscaper (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year)

Do you love working outdoors and are interested in a career in landscaping?Or looking to take your apprenticeship to the next level?

We're looking for a Landscape Construction Apprentice (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) to join the Ian Barker Gardens Landscapes team.

A bit about us:

Ian Barker Gardens is an award-winning landscape design, construction, and garden maintenance company based in Canterbury, Victoria. We're responsible for designing and building some of Melbourne's most exclusive residential gardens. Visit our website to see our full portfolio (

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about landscaping, with a genuine eagerness to learn, develop new skills and grow within the industry

Works well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative culture that delivers the best outcome for every client's garden

Takes ownership of their work, follows through on commitments and can be relied on to get the job done to a high standard, every time

Brings a professional, organised and efficient approach to all tasks and responsibilities

Communicates clearly and confidently, both written and verbal, with clients and colleagues alike

Has a current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle

Is currently completing, or willing to obtain, a Certificate III in Landscape Construction





Has previous experience working with power tools or working outdoors (preferred but not essential for 1st year applicants)

If in 3rd or 4th year, has experience working on high-end residential projects (preferred but not essential)

What you can expect your days to look like:

Constructing high-end residential spaces as part of the landscaping team

Learning and developing all landscaping skills (hard and soft), including:

Paving

Irrigation

Concreting

Retaining walls

Planting

What's in it for you:

Genuine career development opportunities - at Ian Barker Gardens, we have a proven track record of internally promoting and helping past employees fulfil their future dreams, and we openly encourage career development.

Networking and personal development opportunities - we want to hear your career goals and interests, so we can help achieve this through our industry connections and further learning opportunities. We want to see you thrive, so if there's a particular area of work you want to learn more in - we're all ears!

Work with a talented and supportive team - our team consists of skilled and passionate landscapers who will work with you to develop your skills.

Flexibility - we understand the importance of maintaining a happy work/life balance, and you'll only work Monday - Friday, 7.00 am - 3.30 pm, with weekend overtime optional

In office training - all training is provided on-site with our landscape supervisors and registered training provider (no TAFE days)

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📌 Apprentice Landscaper (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year) (Melbourne)
🏢 Ian Barker Gardens
📍 Melbourne