Nursery Hand
Help our team grow native plants to create and revegetate native landscapes across Victoria
In this role, you’ll be responsible for rolling out our plant health and maintenance program at our Moe Nursery
All experience levels are encouraged to apply, but previous Horticulture experience will be highly regarded
About Habitat Creations
Habitat Creations is a family-owned company specialising in large-scale urban landscaping, natural environment remediation and revegetation, and native plant supply via our Wholesale Nursery. Our Nursery division is where the Habitat Creations story began and is still the backbone of our entire operations, Our Wholesale Nursery grows several million indigenous aquatic and terrestrial plants per year, supplying the landscaping industry, state and local government, water authorities, catchment management authorities, private landholders and our own Landscaping and Environment projects. Together, we work towards our shared purpose; to create a healthier environment for all living communities.
The opportunity
As part of our Plant Health & Maintenance team, you’ll report to our Manager – Nursery Operations and play an important role in our Plant Health program. You’ll fulfil a range of general duties, including watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and disease management, stock consolidation and movement. Nursery work is challenging, diverse and rewarding teamwork in the great outdoors! At Habitat Creations you’ll be part of a friendly team committed to growing healthy, resilient native plants for our environment.
About you
You love working outdoors, where the idea of four walls and a desk couldn’t be further away. You enjoy manual work, and when it’s knock-off time, knowing that you’ve spent the day doing something that matters. Sharing challenges and accomplishments with your teammates is what makes you go. You take pride in your work, have a passion for Horticulture and native plants, and you know how to have a bit of fun along the way.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Previous experience working in a Native Plant Nursery will be highly regarded, but isn’t required, as training can be provided.
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- An interest in native plants and the horticulture industry
- The ability to complete physical work in all weather conditions
- Dexterity / fine motor skills and a high level of attention to detail
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- A current and valid driver’s license and reliable transport
- A friendly, positive and inclusive mindset
- Full-time availability (Monday to Friday)
Desirable
- Previous Horticulture experience, ideally working with native plants
- Previous experience in plant health and maintenance
- A horticulture qualification
- First Aid Level II / CPR
- Construction Industry White Card
The application process
Email your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and skills that indicate your suitability for the role.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
