Production Nursery - Nursery Hand

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery; Lancefield; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery in Lancefield VIC seeks a Production Nursery Hand to perform day-to-day potting, stock preparation and quality checks, ensuring healthy, sale-ready trees. You will handle irrigation, basic maintenance and load stock for deliveries while upholding safety and WHS standards.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new skills, with weekend and rostered public holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• Follow all WHS procedures, policies and safe work practices.
• Use PPE correctly and consistently.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents and injuries promptly.
• Participate in safety training, toolbox meetings and inspections.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and early identification of plant health issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete potting operations including root teasing, root pruning, staking, taping, formative pruning and watering-in of stock.
• Conduct stock quality checks prior to potting and complete all production documentation accurately.
• Monitor stock for pest, disease, nutritional issues and environmental stress and report concerns promptly.
• Assist with weed management and nursery hygiene activities.
• Conduct water checks across all nursery sites, including weekends and public holidays when rostered.
• Monitor irrigation performance, repair minor faults where appropriate and report issues.
• Maintain nursery grounds, growing areas, pathways and workspaces in a clean and organised condition.
• Operate, clean and undertake basic maintenance of nursery equipment, machinery and tools.
• Select, consolidate and prepare stock for customer orders and deliveries.
• Load, unload and transport stock safely within the nursery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Job description

Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery – Lancefield VIC

The Production Nursery Hand plays a critical role in producing and maintaining high-quality tree stock that meets the standards of Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery. The position is responsible for carrying out day-to-day production, plant care, irrigation, maintenance, stock handling and dispatch activities while ensuring quality, efficiency, safety and attention to detail. The role contributes directly to plant health, customer satisfaction and the nursery's operational success by producing trees that are well-established, healthy and ready for sale or further production. The Production Nursery Hand is expected to work collaboratively within the team, demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement, and actively support the nursery's commitment to quality, safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities

Complete potting operations including root teasing, root pruning, staking, taping, formative pruning and watering-in of stock

Conduct stock quality checks prior to potting and complete all production documentation accurately

Monitor stock for pest, disease, nutritional issues and environmental stress and report concerns promptly

Assist with weed management and nursery hygiene activities

Conduct water checks across all nursery sites, including weekends and public holidays when rostered

Monitor irrigation performance, repair minor faults where appropriate and report issues

Maintain nursery grounds, growing areas, pathways and workspaces in a clean and organised condition

Operate, clean and undertake basic maintenance of nursery equipment, machinery and tools

Select, consolidate and prepare stock for customer orders and deliveries

Load, unload and transport stock safely within the nursery

About you

Follow all company WHS procedures, policies and safe work practices

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently

Report hazards, near misses, incidents and injuries promptly

Participate in safety training, toolbox meetings and workplace inspections

Demonstrate attention to detail and early identification of plant health issues

Work collaboratively and contribute positively to team culture

Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors and customers

Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop new skills

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency