Horticultural Assistant
WANTED – A PASSIONATE FANATIC, OBSESSIVE MANIAC PERSON
Someone who is totally consumed with a love for Australian native plants, preferably with an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants in SE Queensland. They need to live, breath and eat Australian native plants. A person whose interest is in growing native plants. To feed your passion we need to commercialise new species and assist in getting them planted.
About Us
Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest wholesale tube stock nursery which specialises in Australian native tube stock for revegetation. Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd seeks to be respected in the market for its depth of knowledge, innovative ideas and as a centre for excellence in native revegetation species.
Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd is a wholesale nursery based in Gumdale Brisbane. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm. There is some flexibility with hours and days.
For more information about Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd, please visit wallumnurseries.com.
The Role
Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd is currently seeking a Horticultural Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, energetic team player that lives breathes and eats plants to join our team. The ideal applicant must have previous experience in the nursery industry as well as poses a good knowledge of plants and hold a Certificate in Horticulture. The role can be physically demanding at times. The role involves:
- Understand seed collection, germination and propagation
- Understand different growing techniques
- Work with seed machinery
- Tubing native seedlings
- Packing and grading plants
- General nursery duties which include weeding, growing maintenance, propagation, cleaning and dumping
- Working in a team environment
Overview of Responsibilities
- Previous experience in the nursery industry
- Strong knowledge in seed collection and growing techniques
- Passionate about Horticulture
- Certificate in Horticulture
- A team player
- Enthusiastic, friendly and energetic
- Enjoys working in the outdoors in a variety of different environmental conditions
- Willing to learn and grow with the company
- Driver’s license
How to Apply
Email your application to Quincy with the subject “Job Application – Horticultural Assistant – [YOUR NAME]”. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
