Apprentice Horticulturist; Turf), Kings Park and Botanic Garden, WA

We aim to connect and empower communities, conserve WA's unique flora and celebrate local identity. Immerse yourself in world-recognised botanic gardens, parklands and urban bushlands.

THIS IS A 48-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY,21 OCTOBER 2026

Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) Turf Apprentices undertake on-the-job learning alongside BGPA’s operational teams managing a world class Botanic Garden and parkland. Turf Apprentices will work to manage and maintain turf areas and parklands at Kings Park, while studying a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management through a nominated RTO. Working as an Apprentice Horticulturist (Turf) involves frequent and often strenuous physical activity, as well as teamwork, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Turf Apprentice will work as part of a team in exposed environments and all weather conditions. Successful applicants will be required to pass a physical and medical assessment prior to appointment to ensure that they have the physical capabilities for the job. At BGPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.

In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.

For further job-related information: contact Amanda Shade on  or for further information about the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, visit https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The…