Nursery Operations Lead - Propagation & Quality

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, is seeking an experienced Nursery Supervisor to lead our plant production and nursery operations. This hands-on leadership role requires a skilled horticultural professional with comprehensive knowledge of plant propagation, nursery management, and team supervision.

You will oversee daily scheduling, implement nursery procedures, monitor crop health, and ensure quality across production areas while maintaining safety standards and accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Formal trade qualification in Horticulture, Nursery Production, or equivalent recognised certification.
• Proven post-trade experience in a commercial nursery with supervisory responsibilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant propagation, nursery management and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision across all nursery workstations and farm activities, ensuring production schedules are met.
• Coordinate daily team activities and resource allocation to optimise staff productivity and workmanship.
• Implement nursery operating procedures and train staff on best practices across production areas.
• Maintain production records including soil media, planting data, treatments, crop losses and final yields.
• Provide expert horticultural advice to customers regarding plant care requirements and species selection.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Horticulture

Education

Trade qualification in Horticulture / Nursery Production

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd in Somerville, VIC, is seeking an experienced Nursery Supervisor to lead our plant production and nursery operations. This hands-on leadership role requires a skilled horticultural professional with comprehensive knowledge of plant propagation, nursery management, and team supervision.

You will oversee daily scheduling, implement nursery procedures, monitor crop health, and ensure quality across production areas while maintaining safety standards and accurate production records.