Apprentice Parks and Gardens - Tuncurry
Location: Tuncurry, New South Wales
Commencement: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Remuneration: The salary for this traineeship ranges from approximately $31,288 to $53,196 p.a., in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Superannuation (12%) is additional. Salary is determined based on age, qualifications, and any previous work experience.
Tenure: Fixed term 2-3 years (to be confirmed). 38 hours per week with a fortnightly rostered day off.
Location footprint: Normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located at Grey Gum Road, Tuncurry. You may be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Description of role: Apprentice Parks and Gardens/Horticulture Trainee. In this position you will work in the Parks Maintenance team to help maintain Council's parks, reserves, sports fields, cemeteries, and other recreational assets. You will operate and maintain park maintenance plant and equipment and contribute to the upkeep of natural assets such as trees, shrubs, groundcover plantings, street garden beds, floral displays, and turf areas.
Responsibilities
* Have a genuine interest and aptitude for working in Council's community spaces
* Be motivated to develop your career in this field
* Demonstrate diligence through past study or work experience
Requirements and assessment
* Pre-employment basic skills assessment and medical check required (medical assessment includes drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical components)
* Qualification: To be confirmed, but will be through TAFE NSW to attain a Certificate III in either Horticulture (24 months) or Parks and Gardens (3 years)
How to apply
* Include detailed and relevant examples of skills and experience in your responses
* You may save your application before submitting, but ensure you submit before the closing date
* Click the NEXT button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume
* We will be in touch via email
Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.30 pm
How to contact for questions
* Hiring manager: Paul McCullough, Parks Works Supervisor South. Phone:. Email:
* HR representative: Josie Reardon. Phone:. Email:
How to apply sites: Review the position description in PDF or Word formats.
Note: This role is part-time (as applicable) and is managed by MidCoast Council.
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