Nursery Production Lead & Field Team Supervisor

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery; Lancefield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery is seeking a Site Supervisor/Field Team Leader to coordinate daily nursery operations and lead a production team in Lancefield, VIC. The role focuses on producing and dispatching high-quality tree stock that meets Mt William standards.

You will plan potting, pruning and maintenance programs, monitor plant health and stock quality, and manage inventory and resources while supporting continuous improvement and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and workforce coordination.
• Knowledge of nursery production processes and plant health management.
• Commitment to work health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and coordinate the nursery production team to achieve operational objectives and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Allocate staff and resources to daily and weekly priorities.
• Conduct weekly toolbox meetings and daily team briefings.
• Monitor productivity and provide coaching and feedback.
• Support employee development, training and performance management.
• Plan and coordinate potting, pruning, blocking-up and maintenance programs.
• Monitor production targets and labour requirements.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout production processes.
• Monitor stock for pests, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress.
• Maintain healthy nursery stock through effective plant health monitoring, biosecurity and quality assurance processes.

Job description

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery is seeking a Site Supervisor/Field Team Leader to coordinate daily nursery operations and lead a production team in Lancefield, VIC. The role focuses on producing and dispatching high-quality tree stock that meets Mt William standards.

You will plan potting, pruning and maintenance programs, monitor plant health and stock quality, and manage inventory and resources while supporting continuous improvement and safety across the site.