The Opportunity
The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board (MCB) is seeking an
Apprentice Horticulturist to join our Grounds
Team. This three-year opportunity will see the successful candidate
complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
while gaining valuable, hands-on experience across our beautifully
maintained grounds.
As part of the program, you’ll build practical horticultural
skills, learn sustainable land management practices, and contribute
to the care of culturally significant spaces. Working in this
unique environment offers more than technical training - you will
develop an appreciation for heritage, environmental stewardship,
and the important role well-maintained green spaces play in
supporting community connection, reflection, and remembrance.
As an apprentice, you’ll be actively involved in planting and
maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and garden beds, as well as
supporting landscaping projects across MCB sites - gaining diverse,
real-world experience in a supportive team environment.
Applications are open to all, with First Nations people
and those under 25 strongly encouraged to apply.
This recruitment pool will be used to fill one
immediate Apprentice Horticulturist position based
at Fremantle Cemetery. The pool may be used to
fill future vacancies across other MCB sites including Karrakatta,
Pinnaroo as they arise over the next 12 months.
About Us
At the MCB, you’ll be part of something bigger than a workplace!
Preserving cultural heritage, fostering community connections, and
delivering vital public services. We offer a collaborative and
inclusive environment where you are recognised, your ideas are
valued, and your impact is felt every day.
Join us and help shape a legacy that matters.
As a self-funded statutory authority, the MCB operates seven
cemeteries and memorial parks across Greater Perth.
Our Aspiration: To be a sanctuary for our
community, preserving history and culture and providing places for
remembrance and connection.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the
following:
- A genuine interest in plants, landscaping, outdoor
maintenance and/or irrigation.
- Good physical fitness with the ability to undertake manual
work outdoors and safely use basic gardening tools.
- A commitment to completing a Certificate III in Parks and
Gardens.
- A positive team mindset, with a strong sense of
community.
- Sound verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
(Outlook, Word and Excel), and the ability to learn new
systems.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description Form
(JDF) or contact Andrew Bockman, Team Leader (Grounds) on
(08) 9319 0409.
How to Apply
Select the ‘Apply for Job’ button and
provide:
- A current CV of your work experience and achievements.
- A cover letter (maximum 1 pages) detailing how your skills
and experience align with the Work-Related Requirements
outlined in the JDF.
- Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on
all work-related requirements during the process.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026 @
16.00pm
Further Information
The MCB is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment
process. If you have access needs and require adjustments to
participate fully in the application or interview process, require
an alternative communication method or have technical difficulties,
please contact Human Resources on (08)
9383 5228 or hr@mcb.wa.gov.au.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with
your application, please contact Jobs and
Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Equity and Diversity
The MCB embraces diversity and believes that the best services
come from a workplace where diversity in thought is welcomed and
encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and
diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with
disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people
from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, youth and people from
sexual or gender diverse orientations.
