Full-Time Nursery Production Hand

Yield Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yield Australia, a third-generation family-owned vegetable seedling nursery in Werribee South, Victoria, seeks an experienced Nursery Production Hand to join our busy team. This full-time role covers seeding, sowing, propagation, planting, pruning, irrigation and crop health checks, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The position suits someone with 2+ years in production nurseries, a Certificate III or higher in Nursery/Horticulture, and a valid LF forklift licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Nursery/Horticulture Production (or strong equivalent experience)
• At least 2 years' experience in a production nursery or vegetable seedling operation
• Experience with manual and automated irrigation systems
• Current Australian driver's licence and reliable transport
• Forklift licence (LF) highly regarded
• Current ChemCert (or willingness to obtain)
• Physically fit, comfortable with repetitive work and working outdoors

Responsibilities

• Operating and assisting with commercial seeding line
• Seed sowing, germination checks and seedling propagation
• Planting, potting, spacing, staking and pruning vegetable seedlings
• Plant maintenance including weeding, grooming and quality checks
• Irrigation and fertiliser applications (manual and automated systems)
• Monitoring crop health and implementing pest, disease and weed programs
• Grading, picking and preparing plants for dispatch

Skills

Physically fit

Reliability

Outdoors work

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III or higher in Nursery/Horticulture Production

Tools

Manual irrigation systems

Automated irrigation systems

Forklift licence (LF)

ChemCert

Driver's licence

Job description

Now Hiring# Full-Time Nursery Production HandWerribee South, Melbourne VICFull TimeNursery / HorticultureApplications close 23 December 2026## About the RoleWe're looking for experienced Nursery Production Hands who enjoy working outdoors, have a strong work ethic and want to broaden their skills in a busy production nursery. Monday to Friday with one rostered weekend per month. Valid Forklift & Chemcert preferred.## Key Duties* Operating and assisting with commercial seeding line* Seed sowing, germination checks and seedling propagation* Planting, potting, spacing, staking and pruning vegetable seedlings* Plant maintenance including weeding, grooming and quality checks* Irrigation and fertiliser applications (manual and automated systems)* Monitoring crop health and implementing pest, disease and weed programs* Grading, picking and preparing plants for dispatch## What We're Looking For* Certificate III or higher in Nursery/Horticulture Production (or strong equivalent experience)* At least 2 years' experience in a production nursery or vegetable seedling operation* Experience with manual and automated irrigation systems* Current Australian driver's licence and reliable transport* Forklift licence (LF) highly regarded* Current ChemCert (or willingness to obtain)* Physically fit, comfortable with repetitive work and working outdoors## Why Join Yield Australia* Hands-on, rewarding work in a thriving vegetable seedling nursery* Mentoring from leaders with decades of horticulture experience* Learning and development opportunities* Supportive, friendly and family-run team environment* Long-term employment and progression opportunities### Job DetailsLocation: Werribee South, Melbourne VICEmployment Type: Full TimeDepartment: Nursery / HorticultureApplications Close: 23 December 2026### About Yield AustraliaThird-generation family-owned commercial vegetable seedling nursery based in Werribee South, Victoria. HACCP certified. Supplying primary producers across VIC, NSW and SA since 1982.3rdGeneration40+YearsHACCPCertified### Ready to Apply?Complete the application form and we'll be in touch.