Nursery Person

VA Recruitment; Bucca; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhu & Chouhan Produce in Bucca, NSW is seeking an experienced Nursery Person to join our established horticultural farming operation. The role requires a Diploma in Horticulture and at least 2 years of full-time nursery experience, with strong knowledge of plant propagation and irrigation management.

You will prepare soil and beds, plant seeds and cuttings, maintain crops, monitor health, and apply safe pesticide/fertiliser practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' full-time nursery experience.
• Knowledge of plant propagation and maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Commitment to safe horticultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil and growing areas, apply fertilisers and ensure drainage.
• Plant seeds, seedlings, bulbs and cuttings in beds and containers.
• Prepare potting media and beds for planting.
• Space and plant crops, and perform ongoing maintenance.
• Prune, debud, tip, and maintain plants.
• Propagate plants, including grafting as required.
• Operate irrigation systems to maintain water levels.
• Monitor plants for pests, diseases and weeds and apply controls.
• Apply fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides safely.
• Maintain records of planting, treatments and yields.
• Keep nursery and growing areas clean and safe.

Skills

Plant propagation

Irrigation systems

Pest & disease control

Outdoor work

Education

Diploma in Horticulture

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Our Client, Sandhu & Chouhan Produce is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Person to join our established horticultural farming operation in Bucca, NSW.

Tasks Include:

• Prepare soil and growing areas, including applying fertilisers and organic matter and maintaining appropriate drainage.
• Select and plant suitable seeds, seedlings, bulbs and cuttings in growing beds and containers.
• Prepare potting media, growing beds and containers for planting.
• Plant crops at appropriate spacing and depth and undertake ongoing plant maintenance.
• Carry out pruning, de-budding, tipping and other plant maintenance activities.
• Perform plant propagation activities, including grafting plants onto suitable rootstock where required.
• Operate and monitor irrigation systems to maintain appropriate water levels for plant growth.
• Monitor plants for pests, diseases, weeds and other health issues and undertake appropriate treatment and control measures.
• Apply fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Maintain records relating to planting, soil mixtures, treatments, plant losses and crop yields.
• Maintain nursery and growing areas in a clean, safe and productive condition.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma-level qualification in Horticulture or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 year of relevant full-time experience as a Nursery Person or in a closely related horticultural role.
• Good knowledge of plant propagation, establishment and maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe and environmentally responsible horticultural practices.

Salary- $75,000 - $85,000 per year