Are you happiest with dirt on your hands and sun on your face?
Do you love Aussie native plants and want a career that grows as fast as they do? Join us as a Nursery & Cut Flower Apprentice and bloom into your future!
Are you ready to design a future you’ll love?
Kickstart your career with Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) – the Coast’s leading employer of Apprentices and Trainees for over 40 years!
WHO YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH...
Our Host Employer is a family-owned and highly respected wholesale nursery and flower grower specialising in Australian native wildflowers. They supply high-quality cut flowers and nursery stock to florists, wholesalers, and industry partners right across the country.
Their dedicated team works across multiple production sites, cultivating a diverse range of native species, focusing on sustainable practices, high-quality growth, and year-round demand. With decades of experience in native plant cultivation, they pride themselves on strong teamwork, continuous learning, and a passion for Australian flora.
They are now seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic apprentice, whether you’re just starting out or already partway through your qualification to join their growing team and build a rewarding long-term career in horticulture.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED...
* A genuine interest in plants, horticulture, or native flora
* Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
* Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
* Ability to work well both independently and in a team
* Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
* Physical fitness to handle manual labour
* Current driver’s licence (highly desirable due to location)
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
Working full-time Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, your duties may include:
* Assisting with propagation, planting, pruning, and general plant care
* Harvesting and preparing cut flowers for wholesale distribution
* Watering, fertilising, weeding, and maintaining production areas
* Monitoring plant health and reporting issues to senior staff
* Operating tools and equipment safely and effectively
* Preparing orders, packing, and maintaining stock quality
* Supporting the team across nursery and growing areas as required
As part of this apprenticeship, you will be PAID to study a Certificate III in Nursery Operations through a combination of on-the-job experience and off-the-job training at TAFE Ourimbah over a period of 36 months.
Whether you’re a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Year Apprentice, we want to hear from you!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
* A full-time paid role while you gain a nationally recognised qualification
* Hands-on experience in a unique and growing horticultural industry
* A supportive team environment with experienced mentors
* Exposure to Australian natives, sustainable practices, and commercial cut-flower operations
* Ongoing support from your dedicated CCGT Field Officer throughout your apprenticeship
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to grow your future in horticulture and join a passionate team working with Australia’s most beautiful native flowers, click the “APPLY NOW” button to submit your application!
Start your career in an industry blooming with opportunity.