Certificate III In Horticulture (School-Based)

SMGT

This opportunity is ideal for a student who enjoys practical, hands‑on outdoor work and is looking to establish a long-term career in the horticulture industry. As a school-based trainee, you will gain skills across a wide range of horticultural activities, including plant care, landscape maintenance, soil and plant nutrition, weed and pest control, irrigation support, and the general upkeep of green spaces, whilst still attending school.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual who is physically fit, enjoys working outdoors in all conditions, and is committed to completing their qualification. Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, landscaping, or outdoor labouring is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided as part of the traineeship.

Duties Include

Weed and pest control
Plant care
Record fertiliser usage.
General upkeep of the Gardens
Check that irrigation is working properly.
Lawn mowing & Whipper Snippering
Assisting in landscape maintenance across the Gardens
Able to work in a team and independently
Daily tasks to be completed as directed by Supervisor
Interested in practical and mechanical work
Able to undertake manual work
Must be punctual, polite and reliable at all times
Able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
Possess a genuine interest and desire to learn on the job
Highly organised, with great attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work independently

Paid under the Horticulture Award 2020 & The National Training Wage