Job Description
Location: Lilydale, VIC | 4-Year Apprenticeship
Love being outdoors, working with your hands, and making a positive difference in your local community?
Programmed Training Services, in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Parks & Gardens Apprentice.
This exciting 4-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable hands-on experience, and complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop practical horticultural and landscaping skills while helping maintain and enhance the beautiful parks, gardens, and public spaces across the Yarra Ranges.
What's in it for you?
Earn while you learn with full-time paid employment
Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
Enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave each year
All PPE, uniforms, and tools provided
Receive ongoing mentoring, training, and support from experienced professionals
Work in a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented environment
Build valuable skills and experience for a long-term career in horticulture
About the Role
As a Parks & Gardens Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience in a variety of outdoor maintenance and horticultural activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining parks, gardens, reserves, and community spaces
Planting, pruning, mowing, mulching, and general garden maintenance




Assisting with landscaping and irrigation projects
Identifying and managing weeds, pests, and plant diseases
Operating and maintaining gardening tools and equipment safely
Working alongside experienced team members to keep local green spaces healthy, safe, and welcoming
About You
We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working outdoors, and takes pride in their work.
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
A genuine interest in horticulture, landscaping, and the environment
A positive attitude and willingness to learn current skills
Enjoyment of practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
A reliable, safety-conscious, and hardworking approach
A current driver's licence or be working towards obtaining one
No previous experience?
No problem!
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
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📌 Parks & Gardens Apprenticeship (Melbourne)
🏢 Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
📍 Melbourne