Apprentice Horticulturist – Honeysuckle Park Nursery (Dural)
- Earn While You Learn
Love plants? Enjoy working outdoors? Join Honeysuckle Garden Centre in Dural for a paid 2-year apprenticeship with fully funded TAFE training, above award pay, and hands-on experience in a beautiful green oasis.
Full-Time | Paid Study | Career in Horticulture
Love plants? Enjoy working outdoors? Want to earn while you learn?
Join Honeysuckle Garden Centre – a leading premium garden centre – and grow your career surrounded by nature.
We're offering a 2-year paid apprenticeship where you'll gain dual qualifications in Nursery Operations and Horticulture through TAFE NSW, while learning hands-on from our team of qualified horticulturists.
What You'll Do
* Care for plants – Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Pest control, and Nursery maintenance
* Production - Grow Beautiful Plants destined to go into peoples Garden
* Study horticulture – paid time for TAFE courses, project work, and skill development
* Participate in off-site training at other Honeysuckle locations to broaden your knowledge and experience
What We Offer
* Above Award Pay – competitive hourly rate
* Full-Time Employment – stable income with paid study time
* Fully Funded TAFE Education – no course fees
* Annual & Sick Leave – plus staff discounts on plants and products
* Career Pathways – mentorship from experienced horticulturists, plus industry networking events
* A healthy, active role that's good for the body and mind
Important to Know
* Honeysuckle Garden Centre operates 363 days per year – Public holiday work is part of the role
* Off-site training days may require travel to other Honeysuckle locations
* Qualified Horticulturists or experienced Nursery Professionals are also encouraged to apply
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
* Reliable, punctual, and professional
* Passionate about plants and the outdoor environment
* Eager to learn and committed to self-improvement
* Comfortable working in all weather conditions
* Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Why Honeysuckle?
Our Dural Nursery is a Green Oasis nestled amongst the Australian bush with an enthusiastic, skilled team. You'll graduate with strong, practical skills and plenty of career opportunities in the Horticulture and Nursery industry.
Apply Today – Submit your resume and short cover letter via Indeed or email
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: $16.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring program
* Professional development assistance
Experience:
* Nursery, Landscape or Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driver Licence (Preferred)
* Forklift Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person