Garden Maintenance Apprentice

Love the Outdoors? Start Your Career in Garden Maintenance with Hamilton Group

Do you enjoy working outdoors and want to build a hands-on career in horticulture?

At Hamilton Group, we care for some of Geelong's most iconic heritage precincts, commercial spaces, and high-quality residential properties. Our gardens are well-established, detailed, and maintained to a high standard - and we're looking for an Apprentice who's keen to learn how it's done properly.

This is a full-time Garden Maintenance Apprenticeship, where you'll work alongside experienced team members while completing a Certificate III in Horticulture. From lawns and hedging to feature gardens and structured landscapes, you'll gain practical skills across a wide range of sites throughout the Geelong region.

If you enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and learning new skills as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

With training and supervision, you will assist with:

General garden maintenance across commercial and residential properties

Lawn care including mowing, edging, weeding, and basic fertilising

Pruning, hedging, and shaping of plants as skills develop

Planting and seasonal garden maintenance

Identifying basic plant health issues and learning appropriate treatments

Cleaning, maintaining, and safely using tools and equipment

Ensuring all sites are kept clean, safe, and well-presented

About You

This role would suit someone who:

Has a genuine interest in gardening and outdoor work

Wants to build a long-term career in garden maintenance or horticulture

Takes pride in presentation and learning to do things properly

Can work as part of a team and follow instructions

Essential:

Willingness to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture

Driver's Licence

Reliable, punctual, and physically fit

White Card (or willingness to obtain)

Highly Regarded:

Any prior gardening, labouring, or outdoor work experience

Interest in plants, gardens, or landscaping

What's on Offer

Work on Iconic Sites: Get hands-on experience at premier locations like Federal Mills and other historic Geelong landmarks.

Better Work-Life Balance: Stable full-time hours, Monday to Friday-keep your weekends for yourself!

Awesome Culture: We're a friendly, supportive crew that loves a regular team BBQ and building days.

Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training in high-end horticulture and landscaping to help you level up your career beyond your trade qualification.

If this role sounds like it suits you, click apply and attach your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
If you have any questions, please email Lauren for a confidential chat.

Applications close 4pm, Monday 20th April . We will be reviewing applications during this time, and shortlisted applicants may be contacted before applications close.

Note: successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, and reside within Victoria.