Nursery Person

Monbulk Rose Tree & Shrub Farm PTy LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Monbulk Rose Tree & Shrub Farm PTy LTD in Monbulk, VIC is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Person to join our busy wholesale nursery team. This hands-on role focuses on potting, spacing, planting, pruning, plant care, and general nursery operations to support production and dispatch.

You will work outdoors, maintain plant stock, assist with order preparation and loading, and help ensure a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of plant care, nursery practices and general horticultural operations.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and follow instructions.
• Commitment to producing quality plants.
• Reliability and willingness to assist across nursery activities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Current manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general nursery duties, including potting, spacing, planting, pruning, plant maintenance, and other production activities.
• Monitoring plant health, identifying issues and assisting with plant care.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Preparing, grading and processing plants for customer orders.
• Loading and unloading trucks and assisting with dispatch operations.
• Operating nursery machinery, equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate plant identification and labelling.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and other team members to meet production targets.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Nursery experience

Outdoor work

Plant care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Job description

Monbulk Rose Tree & Shrub Farm PTy LTD – Monbulk VIC

Monbulk Rose Tree & Shrub Farm is an established wholesale nursery specialising in the production of roses, trees and shrubs. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Person to join our busy team.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with previous nursery or horticultural experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and can confidently contribute to day‑to‑day nursery operations.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking general nursery duties, including potting, spacing, planting, pruning, maintaining plant stock/plant maintenance, and other production activities.

Monitoring plant health, identifying potential issues and assisting with plant care.

Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch.

Preparing, grading and processing plants for customer orders.

Loading and unloading trucks and assisting with dispatch operations.

Operating nursery machinery, equipment and tools safely and efficiently.

Maintaining accurate plant identification and labelling.

Working collaboratively with supervisors and other team members to meet production targets.

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Following workplace health and safety procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Sound knowledge of plant care, nursery practices and general horticultural operations.

The ability to work independently, use initiative and follow instructions.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality plants.

A reliable, hardworking attitude and willingness to assist across different nursery activities.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

The physical fitness required for a hands‑on, outdoor role.

A current manual driver's licence.

Highly regarded:

Previous experience working in a production nursery or similar horticultural environment.

Experience operating tractors, forklifts or other nursery machinery.

What We Offer

An opportunity to work with an established and experienced wholesale nursery team.

A varied, hands‑on role involving different aspects of nursery production and dispatch.

A supportive team environment.

The opportunity to further develop your horticultural skills and experience.

Location

The position is primarily based at our Monbulk nursery, with some work at our Gembrook site required at different times throughout the year.