Horticultural Plant Sourcer / Administrator

Palmdale Nursery; Gosford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive team environment

Thriving nursery setting

Competitive salary

Job summary

Palmdale Nursery on NSW's Central Coast is seeking a Horticultural Plant Sourcer / Office Administrator to join a fast-paced, well-established team. You will blend horticultural sourcing with core office duties to keep orders, suppliers, and customers flowing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a horticultural qualification, strong organisation, and comfort discussing plant specs with landscapers and developers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a familiarity with Xero are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Horticultural qualification (Certificate III or higher) or equivalent.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with landscapers, suppliers, and developers.
• Competent with Microsoft Office; Xero experience highly regarded.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source quality stock and verify species from NSW growers.
• Interpret landscape plans and client briefs for plant selection.
• Build and maintain supplier/production relationships.
• Process orders, invoices, and purchase orders accurately.
• Provide expert customer service via phone and email.
• Liaise with sales, production, and dispatch teams.
• Provide general admin support to keep office running efficiently.

Skills

Plant sourcing

Procurement

Office administration

Customer service

Supplier relations

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Wholesale Plant Nursery – Central Coast, NSW

Are you a horticulturally minded professional who thrives in a highly organised, fast-paced environment? We are a well-established wholesale production nursery based on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW, supplying quality plants to landscapers, developers, and retail nurseries across the region.

We’re seeking a motivated Horticultural Plant Sourcer / Office Administrator to join our friendly and fast-paced team.

About the Role

This is a diverse position combining technical plant procurement and office administration. You will leverage your horticultural background to source the right species for complex client briefs, while keeping our office systems running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Sourcing & Technical Procurement

• Source quality stock utilizing your horticultural knowledge to verify species accurately from growers across NSW.
• Interpret landscape plans and client briefs to assist with technical plant selection and substitutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry suppliers and production specialists.

Office Administration

• Process orders, invoices, and purchase orders accurately.
• Provide expert customer service via phone and email, confidently answering plant inquiries.
• Liaise closely with sales, production, and dispatch teams.
• General administrative support as required to keep the office running efficiently.

About You

• Horticultural qualification (Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Nursery Operations, or a related field) or equivalent comprehensive industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of discussing plant specifications professionally with landscapers, suppliers, and developers.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (experience with Xero software is highly regarded).
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time position (Monday–Friday).
• Supportive team environment alongside passionate industry professionals.
• Work in a thriving nursery surrounded by quality plants every day.
• Competitive salary based on your horticultural and administrative experience.

If you have a strong background in horticulture, enjoy building supplier relationships, and thrive in an organised office environment, we’d love to hear from you.