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School-Based Gardening and Maintenance Traineeship

Minyip Vic 3392

Gardening & Maintenance

School Based

Weekly Salary + Superannuation

 

BENEFITS

  • Undertake a Certificate II in Horticulture whilst earning an income
  • Learn excellence skills sets in all aspects of gardening and maintenance
  • Great school, work and life balance with three days at school, two days on the job, and weekends free

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE

Skillinvest has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to undertake a School-Based Traineeship with Dunmunkle Lodge in Minyip. Our apprentice will receive ongoing mentoring and support while gaining hands-on experience to obtain a ‘Certificate II in Horticulture’.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Assist with mowing, edging and general lawn care across school grounds
  • Support planting, mulching, weeding and pruning in garden beds
  • Help keep pathways, outdoor spaces and common areas clean and safe
  • Carry out basic irrigation and watering tasks
  • Assist with general property maintenance, such as cleaning outdoor facilities and minor repairs under supervision

IS THIS YOU?

  • Keen interest in working outdoors
  • Willingness to learn basic groundskeeping and property maintenance skills
  • Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions and work safely
  • Physically capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting, bending and working outdoors in varying weather
  • Ability to follow instructions and assist where needed
  • Willing to obtain a Police Check

 

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Dunmunkle Lodge is proud to be the trusted Aged Care accommodation provider in the Wimmera. Established in 1979, they have been providing exceptional personalised aged care for over 40 years.

Situated in beautiful regional Victoria, they are surrounded by picturesque landscapes and peaceful sounds of nature. It promises a safe and comfortable environment for residents to enjoy.

Dunmunkle Lodge’s passionate team of nurses, carers and volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of every resident. Combining high-quality, compassionate care with modern facilities, they offer a range of services across Residential Aged Care, Respite Care and Independent Living.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Daryl Eastwell on 0407 364 654 for a confidential discussion.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

To be eligible to receive an Apprenticeship or Traineeship and the government funding, candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. New Zealand citizens must have resided in Australia for over 6 months to be eligible.

 

TO APPLY

Applications, including a resume and cover letter, should be submitted via the Skillinvest Jobs Board by selecting ‘Apply Now’.

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

19 May 2026.

 

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skillinvest is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We invite applications from all suitable candidates.