Apprentice Horticulturist

Reporting to the Manager - Gardens & Grounds, you will have a demonstrated history of overseeing the production and care of plants, maintaining existing gardens and establishing new ones.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with landscape maintenance, restoration and design.
• Install and cultivate functional and ornamental plants.
• Demonstrate accuracy and display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail.
• Assist with planting and transplanting seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Weed landscape beds and assist with mulching.
• Maintain plants and gardens by watering, weeding, fertilising and mowing lawns.
• Increase the yield, improve the vigor and size of plants.
• Apply knowledge to plants, ornamentals and lawns to maximise their health and growth.
• Advise on proper plant products and irrigation to maintain the look and integrity of the greenery.
• Advise on the types of plants that would thrive in their settings, taking into account the climate, soil, nutrients required and plant care.
• Identify and trat potential pests and diseases.
• Provide plant care advice to other team members.

Requirements

• Exposure to working hands-on experience in gardens and with landscaping and working with various types of plants.
• Complete Trainee / apprenticeship through TAFE or similar and provide progression reports and transcripts to show competency.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organisational, analytical and mathematical skills for research, recordkeeping and problem solving.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work and comfortable working outside in various weather conditions year-round.
• Current Drivers Licence is essential.
• MR/HR licence and plant licences are not essential but are beneficial

Business:

Willinga Park

Website:

https://willingapark.com.au/

Job Type:

Apprentice

Industry Area:

Horticulture and Floristry

Contact Human Resources on (02) 6275 2222 or email recruitment@willinga.com.au