Parks and Gardens Apprentice

Location Doncaster East, Victoria Employment Type Contract • Apprenticeship Description Fixed term full‑time position (3 years apprenticeship) Starting at Circa $68k + 12% superannuation, allowances & fortnightly RDO Doncaster East Depot Commencing February 2026 Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, our focus is to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit. With one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne, including more than 300 parks, our outdoor facilities are a key part of life in Manningham. Recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks are of great importance to our community and allow a wide range of opportunities for exercise, recreation, and local sports clubs. We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives. We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game‑changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to launch a career in horticulture and open space maintenance. If you’re passionate about learning, enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, and thrive in a team environment, this role is for you. You’ll be involved in scheduled garden maintenance, seasonal planting, and soft landscape upgrades across parks, gardens, and streetscapes, while also having the chance to contribute your own ideas and creativity to enhance Manningham’s parks and gardens. What You’ll Bring You have good communication skills (both verbal and written), are tech‑savvy, and demonstrate a proactive attitude with the drive to develop technical skills in a supportive, hands‑on environment. You have a genuine interest in horticulture and the environment, are reliable and eager to learn, work well in a team and with a variety of people, and are ready to commit to a structured apprenticeship program. Previous horticultural and/or landscaping experience, including the use of maintenance equipment, is desirable but not essential, and a current Victorian Driver’s Licence is essential. Skills And Experience Assist in the upkeep and presentation of Council’s parks, gardens, and open spaces through horticultural maintenance activities. Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively. Accurately record operational tasks using Council’s asset‑management system. Work collaboratively within a team to meet service delivery and customer satisfaction goals. Participate in training and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment. Attend scheduled tertiary training at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Follow direction, complete landscape works to a high standard and embrace feedback. Assess situations, arrive at appropriate work solutions, and demonstrate sound judgment. Have a passion for horticulture and a desire to continually improve. Enhance and develop your skills in the maintenance of parks and gardens. How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your up‑to‑date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Nick Lyell, Acting Senior Parks Officer – Urban Horticulture and Park Assets, on . For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit Applications close on Monday 8 December 2025 at 11:00pm. Equal Employment Opportunity Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council has a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Manningham Council is a child‑safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr