Apprentice Horticulturist

Working at AlburyCity is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger.

Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.

The Position
Assist the Streetscapes and Gardens Team in the development and maintenance of parks, landscapes and gardens. 

Tasks and responsibilities

Under direction, assist in the following:

• Maintenance of the Albury parks, reserves and landscapes
• Construction of landscapes in the Albury City area
• Maintenance and planting of trees
• Provide advice to the public, visitors in a polite and effective manner.
• Use all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner.
• Ensure all routine maintenance to plant and equipment used is completed.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum completion of Year 10
• Class C (standard) Driver's Licence or Provisional Licence or Learner Licence (Compulsory to have and maintain

Hours
Based on a 38 hour week, with actual days and times being 7am to 4pm (these times may vary due to operational requirements), Monday to Friday with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. 

Benefits
Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  
 
Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight for full-time staff, and a range of leave options and support programs.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

This role closes on 5 October 2026. Should you require any further information for this role please email Mark Lee on [email protected] or call [02 6043 5690](tel:02 6043 5690).