Horticulture Trainee: Hands-On Nursery Role

Future1st Group; Warragul; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Future1st Group, a leading Australian wholesale tree grower, is hiring a Horticulture Trainee in Piedmont, Victoria. You will complete a Certificate III in Horticulture while working full-time, gaining hands-on experience across potting, pruning and tree care, and assisting with dispatch operations.

This entry-level role suits someone with a real interest in plants, good fitness, and the desire to learn in a practical outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Australian or New Zealand citizen/permanent resident.
• Must have driver’s license and access to a car.
• Willing to complete a 12‑month accredited TAFE course online.
• Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily nursery operations (potting, pruning, tree care).
• Monitor tree and plant health and report issues.
• Process and pack customer orders accurately.
• Label, organise and maintain nursery stock.
• Assist with loading deliveries and dispatch operations.
• Learn to safely operate nursery machinery and tools.
• Uphold workplace health and safety procedures.
• Support team with general horticulture duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Interest in plants

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Future1st Group, a leading Australian wholesale tree grower, is hiring a Horticulture Trainee in Piedmont, Victoria. You will complete a Certificate III in Horticulture while working full-time, gaining hands-on experience across potting, pruning and tree care, and assisting with dispatch operations.

This entry-level role suits someone with a real interest in plants, good fitness, and the desire to learn in a practical outdoor setting.