Kick off your horticulture career with a fully paid 12-month traineeship at Blacktown City Council’s professional nursery – earn while you learn a Certificate II in Horticulture (1 day TAFE/week paid + 4 days on-the-job), propagate plants from seed & cuttings, grow advanced trees, operate nursery equipment, and work outdoors in one of Western Sydney’s biggest council nurseries while getting trainee wages (starting ~$700–$900/week) + 12% super, RDO every fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave, fitness passport, gym discounts, and full council benefits. Commencing January 2026, no experience needed – just a passion for plants, physical fitness for outdoor work, and commitment to finish the cert. Perfect for school leavers (15+ years, completed Year 9) or anyone wanting a real trade in horticulture with one of NSW’s largest and most progressive councils.
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About Company
Blacktown City Council Nursery – major production facility growing millions of plants yearly for parks, streetscapes and community projects across Australia’s fastest-growing LGA. Modern facilities, supportive team, and direct contribution to greening Western Sydney.
Job Title
Nursery Trainee – Certificate II Horticulture (12-Month Paid Traineeship)
Responsibilities
- Propagate from seed & cuttings, potting, pruning, watering
- Grow & maintain advanced trees & native plants
- Operate nursery equipment (forklift, tractors when trained)
- General nursery duties – weeding, cleaning, stock movement
- 1 day/week TAFE + 4 days on-site training
Requirements
- 15+ years old, no longer at school (or completed Year 9 with approval)
- Australian citizen or eligible to work in Australia
- Physically fit for outdoor manual work
- Passion for plants & horticulture
- Willing to get Class C licence
Benefits
- Paid Cert II Horticulture (all fees & time covered)
- Trainee wages + 12% super
- RDO every fortnight + 4 weeks leave
- Fitness passport + gym discounts
- Real qualification & council experience on CV
Applicant Location
On-site Blacktown area nursery – local Western Sydney preferred
Application Procedure
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