Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW

CoreStaff; Grafton; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation

On-the-job training

Equal Opportunity

Job summary

CoreStaff is recruiting Nursery Farm Labourers for a 9-month assignment in the Grafton region, NSW. Roles are casual with a minimum of 30 paid hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with additional hours when required.

Rates are Grade 1A $32.18/hr or Grade 1B $33.05/hr, plus casual loading and entitlements; superannuation 12% as per the award. The work is hands-on, outdoor, and involves propagation, planting, growing and packing nursery plants across outdoor areas, shade houses, and packing

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil, potting mixes and growing media.
• Plant, pot and repot seedlings and nursery plants.
• Assist with propagation, transplanting and irrigation.
• Weed, prune and maintain nursery areas.
• Move, sort and grade plants and packing materials.
• Prepare orders for dispatch and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliable attendance

Physical fitness

Outdoor work tolerance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW Location: Grafton Region, NSW Employment Type: Casual

Positions Available: 20 Assignment Duration: 9 months Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Hours: Minimum 30 paid hours per week, generally Monday to Friday, with additional hours and weekend work where required due to seasonal and operational requirements. Award: Nursery Award 2020 [MA000033] Classification: Grade 1A / Grade 1B, depending on experience, duties and applicable award progression requirements.

Pay Rate: Grade 1A – $32.18 per hour; Grade 1B – $33.05 per hour (adult casual ordinary-hour rates, including 25% casual loading). Applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the award. Superannuation: 12%, paid in accordance with legislative requirements.

About the Role We are seeking 20 reliable and hardworking Nursery Farm Labourers to join a commercial plant nursery operation in the Grafton region for a 9-month assignment commencing in November 2026. This is a hands-on nursery and horticultural role involving the propagation, planting, growing, maintenance, handling and preparation of nursery plants for distribution.

Work will be undertaken across outdoor growing areas, shade houses, greenhouses and covered nursery and packing areas depending on seasonal and operational requirements. The role is physically active and requires employees to work on their feet for extended periods, undertake repetitive manual tasks and work in varying weather and temperature conditions. Working Hours and Rosters

A minimum of 30 paid hours per week will be offered, generally rostered Monday to Friday. Indicative weekly roster: Monday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Tuesday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Wednesday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Thursday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Friday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours) Total: 30 paid hours per week.

The indicative roster includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break each day.

Actual start and finish times may vary depending on seasonal and operational requirements. Additional hours and weekend work may be available where required. Applicable overtime and penalty rates will be paid in accordance with the Nursery Award 2020.

Key Duties

• Preparing soil, potting mixes and growing media
• Planting, potting and repotting seedlings and nursery plants
• Assisting with plant propagation and transplanting
• Watering plants and assisting with irrigation activities
• Weeding and maintaining nursery growing areas
• Pruning, trimming and general plant maintenance
• Moving and arranging plants, pots and trays throughout the nursery
• Sorting and grading nursery plants for quality
• Inspecting plants and removing damaged or unsuitable stock
• Labelling and preparing nursery plants for distribution
• Packing plants and preparing orders for dispatch
• Loading, unloading and moving nursery trays, pots, boxes and other materials
• General nursery and horticultural labouring
• Cleaning and maintaining nursery growing and packing areas
• Assisting with basic nursery production and maintenance activities as directed
• Following nursery production schedules and quality requirements
• Following supervisor instructions and safe work procedures
• Complying with all workplace health and safety requirements

About

You To be successful in these positions, applicants should demonstrate: A strong work ethic and reliable attendance

Good physical fitness and ability to safely undertake repetitive manual work Ability to work on your feet for extended periods Willingness to undertake outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Good attention to detail when planting, maintaining, sorting and packing nursery plants Ability to follow instructions and quality requirements Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Positive attitude and willingness to learn Availability to work additional hours and weekends when reasonably required Commitment to completing the full 9-month assignment

Experience & Requirements

Previous experience in plant nurseries, horticulture, farming, plant propagation, planting, potting, packing or other agricultural work would be advantageous but is not essential. No previous nursery experience is required.

Training and workplace induction will be provided. Applicants must: Be able to safely undertake the inherent physical requirements of the role Be willing to undertake repetitive manual tasks Be willing to work in outdoor and covered nursery environments Be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment where required Be willing to undertake drug and alcohol screening where required Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures Hold appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of the assignment

What We Offer

9-month assignment commencing November 2026

Minimum 30 paid hours per week Monday to Friday roster, with additional hours where required Casual employment under the Nursery Award 2020

Award-based hourly rates plus applicable casual loading, overtime, penalties and allowances Weekly pay and superannuation On-the-job training

Consistent seasonal nursery work Supportive and safety-focused workplace Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, suitability and ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position.