Love the Outdoors? Start Your Career in Garden Maintenance with Hamilton Group
Do you enjoy working outdoors and want to build a hands-on career in horticulture?
At Hamilton Group, we care for some of Geelong’s most iconic heritage precincts, commercial spaces, and high-quality residential properties. Our gardens are well-established, detailed, and maintained to a high standard — and we’re looking for an Apprentice who’s keen to learn how it’s done properly.
This is a full-time Garden Maintenance Apprenticeship, where you’ll work alongside experienced team members while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture. From lawns and hedging to feature gardens and structured landscapes, you’ll gain practical skills across a wide range of sites throughout the Geelong region.
If you enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and learning new skills as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
With training and supervision, you will assist with:
* General garden maintenance across commercial and residential properties
* Lawn care including mowing, edging, weeding, and basic fertilising
* Pruning, hedging, and shaping of plants as skills develop
* Planting and seasonal garden maintenance
* Identifying basic plant health issues and learning appropriate treatments
* Cleaning, maintaining, and safely using tools and equipment
* Ensuring all sites are kept clean, safe, and well-presented
About You
This role would suit someone who:
* Has a genuine interest in gardening and outdoor work
* Wants to build a long-term career in garden maintenance or horticulture
* Takes pride in presentation and learning to do things properly
* Can work as part of a team and follow instructions
Essential:
* Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture
* Driver’s Licence
* Reliable, punctual, and physically fit
* White Card (or willingness to obtain)
Highly Regarded:
* Any prior gardening, labouring, or outdoor work experience
* Interest in plants, gardens, or landscaping
What’s on Offer
* Work on Iconic Sites: Get hands-on experience at premier locations like Federal Mills and other historic Geelong landmarks.
* Better Work-Life Balance: Stable full-time hours, Monday to Friday—keep your weekends for yourself!
* Awesome Culture: We’re a friendly, supportive crew that loves a regular team BBQ and building days.
* Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training in high-end horticulture and landscaping to help you level up your career beyond your trade qualification.
If this role sounds like it suits you, click apply and attach your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
If you have any questions, please email Lauren at **@hamilton.net.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close 4pm, Monday 20th April. We will be reviewing applications during this time, and shortlisted applicants may be contacted before applications close.
Note: successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, and reside within Victoria.