Horticulturist Trainee at Service Stream

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planting, Pruning, Weeding, Mulching, Garden maintenance, Horticultural tool operation, Machinery operation, Plant identification, Pest control, Disease management, Irrigation systems, Soil improvement, Workplace health and safety, Manual labor, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Primary Location VIC - Frankston South Job Description Summary Service Stream are on the hunt for Horticulturist Trainees to join our Transport team at our Frankston South location! About the Role Are you passionate about plants, sustainability, and working outdoors? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in horticulture through a structured traineeship program. As a Horticulturist Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience while studying towards a nationally recognized qualification in horticulture from our Frankston South location! We offer on-the-job training and mentoring in a friendly and supportive team environment. PPE clothing and tools provided. First Nations identified applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Assist with planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and general garden maintenance Operate and maintain horticultural tools and machinery Learn to identify plant species, pests, and diseases Support the implementation of irrigation systems and soil improvement techniques Follow workplace health and safety procedures Work under the guidance of experienced horticulturists and supervisors Attend and complete all required training and assessments About You Genuine interest in plants, gardening, and the environment Willingness to learn and work outdoors in various weather conditions Good communication and teamwork skills Physically fit and capable of manual labor Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic No prior experience required – just a great attitude! About Us Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected. Benefits Of Working With Us Include Growth – We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units. Discounts - Employee rewards program and employee discounts across hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, Specsavers and many more! We also offer access to novated leasing. Paid Leave - Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available. Culture – we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate excellence through our Kudos Awards, and significant milestones from 5 years of service are rewarded. How To Apply Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and would absolutely welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups Feel free to email Talent.Transport@servicestream.com.au for any inquiries on how we can best support you with reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and a designated person will contact you regarding your inquiry. Department Field Services How to Apply If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button. Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.

Responsibilities

The Horticulturist Trainee will assist with general garden maintenance tasks such as planting, pruning, and weeding while operating horticultural tools and machinery. They will also support the implementation of irrigation systems and soil improvement techniques under the guidance of experienced supervisors.