Traineeship - Parks and Gardens

• Commencing January 2027
• Full Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• $47,286 - $56,451 + super (salary dependant on age)
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gym membership, and corporate health discounts

Are you someone who loves the outdoors, has a green thumb, and is ready to get hands-on experience maintaining some of the most beautiful parks and natural spaces in the South West?

The City of Busselton is on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic Local Government Trainee to join our Parks and Gardens team. Over 12 months, you’ll not only get paid to work in the great outdoors, but you’ll also complete a Certificate II or III in Horticulture.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be part of a passionate and experienced team working across:

• Maintaining our stunning parks, gardens, foreshore areas, and natural spaces
• Landscaping, planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilising
• Operating a range of tools and machinery
• Learning about weed and pest control, turf care, nursery work and more
• Helping build and maintain new and existing green spaces across the City
• Providing friendly customer service while proudly representing the City of Busselton

What you’ll bring to the role:

You don’t need alot of experience (just the right attitude!) and ideally will:

• Love being outdoors and working with nature
• Eager to learn and be committed to completing your studies
• Work well in a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude
• Communicate clearly and show initiative
• Follow safety procedures and take pride in your work

Pre-employment Requirements:

• A current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• A Valid White Card (or ability to obtain)

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of your current resume and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity. 

Enquiries: Jamie Roper, Parks & Streetscapes Supervisor on  (08) 9781 1796 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727. 

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4:30pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Interview date: Applications successfully shortlisted for interview will be offered an interview in early December.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.