Nursery Person

Harts Nursery Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Harts Nursery Pty Ltd invites a motivated Nurseryperson to join our team at Guanaba on the Gold Coast hinterland. The role covers plant propagation, cultivation, irrigation and health management to produce high-quality nursery stock.

We seek candidates with sound horticultural knowledge, nursery experience and a positive attitude who can work well independently or with colleagues in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in horticulture, agriculture, plant science or related field.
• At least 1 year of nursery production, propagation or horticulture experience.
• Sound horticultural knowledge; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adjust potting media mixtures and select containers based on species and growth stage.
• Propagate plants from seeds and cuttings using appropriate techniques.
• Propagate via softwood and hardwood cuttings and handle tissue-cultured plantlets.
• Water plants manually or operate automated irrigation systems according to plants' needs.
• Monitor plant health, pests, diseases and environmental stress; apply treatments per procedures.
• Maintain production records for media, propagation, growth, losses and yields.
• Assess plant growth and quality; coordinate with staff for packaging and dispatch.
• Prepare and update plant care information for wholesale customers.

Skills

Plant health management

Nursery equipment use

Record keeping

Horticulture knowledge

Plant nutrition & irrigation

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or related field

Job description

Nurseryperson

Company: Harts Nursery Pty Ltd

Location: Guanaba, Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $78,000 - $82,000 per annum

About us

Harts Nursery is a family-owned wholesale production nursery located in the Gold Coast hinterland, with over 65 years of experience in the nursery industry. We specialise in growing high-quality potted plants for the nursery, landscaping and agricultural industries.

With modern growing facilities, equipment and established cultivation practices, we are committed to producing quality plants and maintaining high standards across our nursery operations.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Nurseryperson to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in plant propagation, cultivation, irrigation and plant health management, contributing to the production of high-quality nursery stock.

We are looking for someone with sound horticultural knowledge, practical nursery experience and a positive attitude who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• - Preparing and adjusting potting media mixtures and selecting suitable containers based on plant species, growth stages and cultivation requirements.


• - Selecting suitable plant propagation materials, including seeds and cuttings, and carrying out propagation and planting activities using appropriate techniques for different plant varieties.


• - Propagating plants through softwood and hardwood cuttings and handling tissue-cultured plantlets, applying appropriate techniques to support root establishment and healthy early growth.


• - Watering plants manually or operating and adjusting automated irrigation systems according to plant varieties, growth stages and environmental conditions.


• - Monitoring plant health, identifying signs of pests, diseases, weeds, nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress, and applying appropriate pest control and plant treatments in accordance with established procedures.


• - Maintaining and reviewing records of potting media, propagation, planting, plant treatments, growth performance, losses and yields to monitor production outcomes and identify areas for improvement.


• - Assessing plant growth, health and quality, selecting plants ready for dispatch and coordinating with nursery staff responsible for packaging and delivery preparation.


• - Preparing and updating plant care information, including suitable growing conditions, watering and maintenance requirements, to assist wholesale customers in selecting and caring for plants.

Qualifications & Experience

• - Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or a closely related field


• - Minimum one year of relevant work experience in nursery production, plant propagation, horticulture or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• - Ability to assess plant growth conditions, identify problems and apply appropriate technical solutions.


• - Competency in using nursery equipment and maintaining accurate production records.


• - Knowledge of plant health management, pest and disease control, and nursery biosecurity practices.


• - Sound knowledge of horticulture, plant biology, propagation and cultivation principles.


• - Understanding plant nutrition, growing media, irrigation and environmental requirements.

Capabilities

• - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• - Adaptability to seasonal demands and changing work priorities.


• - Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.


• - Good communication and time management skills.


• - Reliable, responsible and well-organised.


• - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.