Department for Environment and Water
Job reference:
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Traineeship
* Duration: 3‑year training contract.
* Location: The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia (3 sites).
* On‑the‑job training: Work alongside experienced horticulturists at the Botanic Gardens' living collections.
* Off‑the‑job training: Learn at a registered training organisation to gain formal qualifications.
What You'll Do
As a Horticultural Trainee, you'll play a key role in maintaining and developing the Botanic Gardens' living collections. You'll be involved in a wide range of horticultural activities, including:
* Planting and nurturing plants
* Pruning for growth and aesthetic appeal
* Fertilising to support plant health
* Mowing and maintaining lawns
* Weeding and controlling pests
* Edging garden beds and pathways
* Irrigation system maintenance
* Pest control and management
* Turf culture
Why Apply?
* Learn from the best: Work alongside a team of skilled horticulturists.
* Gain a nationally recognised qualification through off‑the‑job training.
* Be part of something special: Help preserve and develop the Botanic Gardens' remarkable plant collections.
* Enjoy diverse work environments: Gain experience across all three Botanic Gardens of South Australia sites.
* Contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the great state of South Australia.
* Join a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
* Receive free entry to DEW‑managed parks throughout South Australia.
* Access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support.
* Build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Skill and Knowledge Attributes
* Identifies and defines problems relating to their daily work.
* Uses common sense and past experiences to approach problems and provide options to their manager for resolving the issue.
* Communicates early on if there are circumstances that will prevent them from meeting a deadline.
* Checks to ensure that procedures are followed and keeps clear detailed records of own activities.
* Opens to new ways of working and to learning more about the horticultural industry.
Special Conditions
* May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
* You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
* Wearing an organisational uniform during working hours and when representing the department is mandatory and is to be maintained.
* Current class "C" driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a manual vehicle is essential.
* Regular attendance is required at a Registered Training Organisation as directed by the Botanic Gardens of South Australia.
* Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
* Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
Contract
Contract for up to 3 Years
Remuneration
Traineeship (TCG) Training Wage Provisions apply.
$331.00 min – $750.00 per week
Enquiries to
Mark Oborn, Manager – Garden Operations
Application Instructions
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Please submit the following documents as part of your application:
* A covering letter
* A current résumé or curriculum vitae (including contact details for three referees)
* The completed 2025 Horticultural Traineeship Application Form
* The SA Public Sector Pre‑Employment Declaration Form
The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Applications close: 25/11/ :45 PM
Attachments
* 2025 Horticultural Traineeship Application Form .pdf
* Pre‑Employment‑Declaration_ .pdf
* RD TCG Horticultural Trainee FINAL.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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