Open Spaces Apprentice

(Boorowa)

(Term contract for up to 4 years, full-time, 76 hours per nine-day fortnight)

- Excellent apprenticeship opportunity based out of our Boorowa Works Depots to build your career and skills as part of our friendly Open Spaces teams.
- Rate of pay up to $66k p.a. (Trainee band – dependent on age/qualifications/experience) + 12% Superannuation with other entitlements from the Local Government State Award.
- Great employee benefits including regular wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations, health checks & much more.

As our Open Spaces Apprentice, you will assist in the maintenance of Council’s open spaces, facilities and amenities while undertaking the qualification of Certificate III in Parks & Gardens. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will provide labouring & plant operation duties under supervision and play an active role in shaping the natural beauty of your community. You’ll come to play a key role in building and maintaining Council’s urban infrastructure, not just across Boorowa,



but the wider Hilltops Local Government Area through undertaking work-rotations at Harden and Young depots.

This is an ideal prospect for recent school leavers with a desire to pursue a career in horticulture, or those looking to start a new career in the field.

Please refer to the attached position description & application form for details. If you require further details about the position, please contact Paul Muller, Manager Operations on 1300 445 586.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 November 2026.

When applying please email a completed application form, a cover letter/email and ideally, your résumé to [email protected], addressing applications to Jaime Dyhrberg, Acting Director Infrastructure.

Application forms are mandatory, or if you cannot complete the application form – you must address each selection criteria from the position description in your email.

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