Nursery Assistant

I Work For Sa; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Environmental impact

Fun collaborative team

Free park entry in SA

Salary sacrifice benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Meaningful and rewarding career

Job summary

The Nursery Assistant (Production and Sales) works under senior staff to support seed production and nursery activities. You will assist with propagation, care and preparation of native plants, while also performing retail duties, advising customers and responding to inquiries.

The role includes presenting and maintaining displays and general nursery upkeep. Eligibility is Open to Everyone; the role may require weekdays and weekends, and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is

Qualifications

• Is able to communicate horticultural knowledge clearly to the public.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Some knowledge of horticultural practices, ideally in native plant production.
• Working knowledge of safe working practices relating to horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Assist propagation, care and preparation of native plants.
• Support the day-to-day operations of seed production and nursery activities under guidance of senior staff.
• Perform retail tasks, help customers with plant and product selections, provide advice and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain plants and nursery displays to a high standard and assist with general upkeep of the nursery.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Native plant production knowledge

Job description

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 862372
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Multiple Positions:

About the Role:

The Nursery Assistant(Production and Sales) supports the day-to-day operations of theseed production program and wider nursery activities, working underthe guidance of senior staff to assist with the propagation, care,and preparation of native plants.
The role also performs retail activities assisting customers withplant and product selections, providing advice, and responding toinquiries. The position also plays a key part in presenting andmaintaining plants and nursery products to a high standard, alongwith supporting the general upkeep of the nursery and the displayof garden beds.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing tosignificant environmental outcomes in the great state of SouthAustralia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:

Contract for up to 12 Months

Essential Criteria (includingqualifications):

• Is able to communicate horticultural knowledge clearly tothe public.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in aproduction environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Some knowledge of horticultural practises, ideally innative plant production.
• Has a working knowledge of safe working practices relatingto horticulture.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness,response and recovery activities required by governmentagencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, orprovide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allowsyou to work in Australia.
• The incumbent may be required to work a mix of weekdays andweekends.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or whenrepresenting the department is mandatory.
• This role requires candidates to provide a NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed everythree years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost ofrenewal.

Remuneration

GSE2 $41.31 min - $41.73 max per hour inclusive 25% casual loadingin lieu of annual leave and sick leave.

Enquiries to:

Lexy Ryan, Team Leader, Commercial Services
[e-mail]
Ph: [phone]

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourageapplications from people with diverse backgrounds including allages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse andLGBTIQA+.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.