Horticulturalist

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; Wildwood; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Job summary

Western Plains Flora, a leading wholesale tubestock nursery near Melbourne, seeks a dedicated full-time nursery assistant to join our vibrant team.

You will support plant production, stock management, order picking and stock movement, with occasional deliveries. Above award wages apply; join us to contribute to local flora projects in grasslands and EVC's.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant production and management (2-3 years in a commercial nursery).
• Accuracy in record keeping and attention to detail.
• Good work ethic and reliability; transport required.

Responsibilities

• Support in stock management, order picking and stock movement.
• Contribute to plant production as a key role.
• May assist with plant deliveries as needed.

Skills

Plant production

Record keeping

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transport

Education

Hort certificate 3/4

Job description

Job Description

Western Plains Flora is a leading wholesale tubestock production nursery that specialises in local flora for revegetation works in grasslands, grassy woodlands and other EVC's. We produce approximately 80% of our stock in forestry tubes and the balance (wildflowers and grasses) in cells. We are located in a rural setting in Wildwood, 9 km North of Melbourne Airport. We grow a wide range of indigenous species to a high standard to service the needs of many clients in the North/West of Melbourne. Our specialty is grasslands, including many rare and endangered species.

We have a full-time position available for someone who has a keen interest in the Australian Flora. You will be joining an enthusiastic team to assist in all aspects of plant nursery production. The position will involve a range of duties including stock management, order picking and stock movement but plant production is the key role. May also include some plant deliveries. The job is full-time Monday to Friday with attractive above award wages. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a successful team then this job could be for you.

Important Selection Criteria

• Experience in plant production and management (2-3 years commercial production nursery). Qualifications (Hort certificate 3 or 4 or equivalent) will be highly regarded but are not essential.
• Accuracy in record keeping and attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good work ethic, fit and healthy with reliable transport (there is no public transport in Wildwood).

About the Employer

Western Plains Flora is a leading wholesale tubestock production nursery that specialises in local flora for revegetation works in grasslands, grassy woodlands and other EVC's. We produce approximately 80% of our stock in forestry tubes and the balance (wildflowers and grasses) in cells. We are located in a rural setting in Wildwood, 9 km North of Melbourne Airport. We grow a wide range of indigenous species to a high standard to service the needs of many clients in the North/West of Melbourne. Our specialty is grasslands, including many rare and endangered species.

About the Candidate

• Experience in plant production and management (2-3 years commercial production nursery). Qualifications (Hort certificate 3 or 4 or equivalent) will be highly regarded but are not essential.
• Accuracy in record keeping and attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good work ethic, fit and healthy with reliable transport (there is no public transport in Wildwood).

Work Environment

We have a full-time position available for someone who has a keen interest in the Australian Flora. You will be joining an enthusiastic team to assist in all aspects of plant nursery production. The position will involve a range of duties including stock management, order picking and stock movement but plant production is the key role. May also include some plant deliveries. The job is full-time Monday to Friday with attractive above award wages. If you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of a successful team then this job could be for you.