Nursery Hand
With over 200 acres of nursery facilities , Prestige Plants Australia is one of Australia’s largest suppliers of plants to the commercial landscaping industry.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Experienced Nursery Worker to join our nursery teams at Kinglake and Whittlesea.
This role involves the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of high-quality tree stock for commercial supply to landscaping and horticultural markets. You will be working as part of a team responsible for ensuring plant health, meeting output targets, and maintaining workplace safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Potting up a wide variety of trees
- Plant maintenance including fertilising, pruning, and pest/disease monitoring
- Operation, monitoring, and repair of irrigation
- Labelling, stock control, and order preparation for dispatch
- Use and maintenance of nursery equipment such as potting machines, forklifts, and tractors, sprayers, etc.
- Manual handling tasks including lifting, carrying, and loading plant stock
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and biosecure work environment
- Supporting production targets and quality assurance processes
Skills and Capabilities Required
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of plant propagation and production nursery operations
- Ability to identify tree species
- Experience pruning and maintaining trees and an interest in learning more!
- Understanding of pest and disease management, fertiliser application, and plant health
- Familiarity with irrigation and water management systems
- Experience with nursery machinery, forklifts, or agricultural equipment (licences desirable)
Personal Capabilities
- Strong physical fitness and enjoyment of working outdoors
- High attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Commitment to safe work practices
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate III in Production Horticulture or equivalent (desirable)
- Previous experience in a production nursery or horticulture environment
- Forklift licence or machinery operation experience
What you’ll need
- Full Australian working rights
- Ability to apply horticultural knowledge
- Excellent people management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- An eye for detail
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Culture and benefits
- Competitive salary on offer
- Join a well-established and respected business
- Experienced and supportive team
- Training provided to grow the right person
How to Apply
Submit your application via Seek.
Applications should include a resume and cover letter highlighting specific relevant experience.
