Nursery & Tree Care Specialist
Help Care for Some of Australia’s Most Remarkable Trees
Heritage Acres is a premium mature tree farm located in the stunning Currumbin Valley on the Gold Coast. We specialise in supplying some of Australia’s most sought-after feature trees to luxury homes, commercial developments, landscape architects, builders, councils and nurseries throughout Queensland and Northern NSW.
Our farm is home to thousands of mature Dragon Trees, Olive Trees, Grass Trees, Phoenix rupicola, Livistona Palms and Ponytail Palms, many of which have taken decades to reach their current form.
We are looking for a passionate Nursery & Tree Care Specialist to help maintain the health, presentation and value of this incredible living inventory.
This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely loves plants, enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in seeing trees thrive.
About the Role
The trees at Heritage Acres are our product, our reputation and our most valuable assets.
Your role will be to help ensure they remain healthy, visually impressive and sale-ready throughout the year.
Working as part of our farm operations team, you will help maintain tree health, nursery standards, irrigation, presentation and general property upkeep across the farm.
You will play an important role in protecting and enhancing a premium tree inventory worth millions of dollars.
Key Responsibilities
Tree Health & Horticulture
- Monitor tree health across the farm
- Identify signs of stress, nutrient deficiencies, pests and disease
- Assist with fertilising and plant nutrition programs
- Support irrigation management and water monitoring
- Assist with seasonal horticultural programs and maintenance schedules
- Monitor newly transplanted and recovering specimens
Tree Presentation & Quality
- Prune, groom and maintain premium tree presentation standards
- Remove dead foliage and maintain aesthetic quality
- Ensure trees remain clean, healthy and sale-ready
- Assist with stock organisation and presentation
- Prepare inventory for customer inspections and farm tours
Nursery & Property Maintenance
- Complete weed control, mulching and general nursery upkeep
- Assist with irrigation maintenance and monitoring
- Maintain gardens, landscapes, pathways and display areas
- Support general property presentation and cleanliness
- Help keep customer-facing areas tidy and professionally presented
Pest & Disease Management
- Monitor trees and nursery areas for pest and disease issues
- Assist with treatment programs under guidance
- Maintain records where required
- Support broader plant health initiatives across the farm
Farm Operations Support
- Assist with moving, loading and positioning trees
- Operate equipment and machinery where qualified
- Support delivery preparation and dispatch activities
- Assist with stock takes and inventory management
- Work closely with the Operations & Farm Manager and wider team
Customer Experience
- Help maintain the high presentation standards Heritage Acres is known for
- Assist with preparing the farm for customer visits and events
- Take pride in creating an environment that impresses visitors and customers
About You
You are someone who notices the details others miss.
You can spot a stressed plant, take pride in presentation and genuinely care about plant health.
You enjoy practical outdoor work, high standards and being part of a team that takes pride in what they do.
You do not need to know everything, but you do need to be reliable, observant, hands-on and willing to learn.
Experience We Value
Experience in any of the following areas would be highly regarded:
- Nursery operations
- Horticulture
- Landscape maintenance
- Arboriculture
- Botanic garden or council horticulture work
- Irrigation maintenance
- Pest and disease identification
- Plant nutrition and tree care
Qualifications Highly Regarded
- Certificate III or IV in Horticulture
- Arboriculture qualifications
- Chemical application accreditation
- Machinery operation experience
- Irrigation experience
Why Join Heritage Acres?
- Work with some of Australia’s most unique mature trees
- Beautiful Currumbin Valley location
- Diverse outdoor role with no two days the same
- Join a growing and ambitious business
- Work alongside a passionate and experienced team
- Opportunity to expand your horticultural knowledge and practical skills
- Long-term career opportunities as the business grows
Apply Now
If you are passionate about plants, take pride in your work and want to help care for one of Australia’s most unique collections of mature trees, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply via Seek with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
