Production Worker – Commercial Nursery

Tusk Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual ongoing work

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Immediate start

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Clean and well-maintained production

On-site production areas

Job summary

Tusk Group in Skye, VIC, is seeking reliable Production Workers for a busy nursery production environment. You'll harvest Mother Stock and seedlings, assist with potting, planting, and nursery maintenance in a warm, humid setting.

This casual ongoing role offers Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:00pm with temp-to-perm opportunities and full training. You'll be hands-on, accurate, and a strong team player with good communication.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a practical mindset.
• Physically active and comfortable on your feet all day.
• Able to work in a warm, humid environment and follow processes.
• Team‑oriented with good communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Harvest Mother Stock plants for propagation.
• Work with seedlings on sticking, gapping, deflasking and propagation.
• Assist with potting, planting and general nursery duties.
• Perform repetitive handwork with accuracy and consistency.
• Help with cleaning, equipment care and maintaining work areas.
• Follow instructions and meet production targets.
• Assist with dispatch and preparation of outgoing orders.

Skills

Reliable

Physically fit

Team player

Good communication

Fast learner

Hands-on

Follow instructions

Job description

Production Workers | Commercial Nursery | Skye

Monday-Friday | 7:00am-3:00pm | Immediate Start | Temp-to-Perm

Join a leading commercial nursery in Skye and become part of a busy production team specialising in plant propagation and seedling production.

We're looking for reliable, hands-on Production Workers to work in the Mother Stock area, harvesting and preparing plant material used throughout the production process.

This is a physical, hands-on role in a warm and humid environment, suited to someone who enjoys staying active, working with their hands and completing repetitive tasks with care and accuracy.

What's on Offer

• Monday-Friday | 7:00am-3:00pm

• Casual ongoing work

• Temp-to-perm opportunities

• Immediate start

• Full training provided

• Supportive team environment

• Clean and well-maintained production areas

What You'll Be Doing:

• Harvesting Mother Stock plants for propagation

• Working with seedlings across tasks such as sticking, gapping, deflasking, and propagation

• Supporting general production duties including potting, planting, and nursery maintenance

• Performing repetitive handwork with accuracy and consistency

• Assisting with cleaning, equipment care, and maintaining work areas

• Following instructions, meeting production targets, and ensuring high-quality standards

• Assisting with dispatch and preparation of outgoing orders as needed

Your Role

• Harvesting Mother Stock plants for propagation

• Working with seedlings, including sticking, gapping, deflasking and propagation

• Potting, planting and general nursery duties

• Completing repetitive handwork with accuracy and consistency

• Assisting with cleaning and equipment care

• Maintaining clean and organised work areas

• Following processes and meeting production targets

• Assisting with dispatch and preparing outgoing orders when required

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual

• Physically fit and comfortable being on your feet

• Comfortable working in warm and humid environments

• Happy performing repetitive and detailed tasks

• Able to follow instructions and processes

• A strong team player with good communication skills

• Quick to learn and comfortable moving between different tasks

• Hands‑on and willing to get stuck into the work

Important Information

• Reliable transport is essential - the site is not accessible by public transport

• Non-smoking and non-vaping facility due to plant sensitivity

• Monday-Friday availability required

• Long-term, ongoing opportunities available

Ready to Get Started?

If you're reliable, hands‑on and looking for consistent Monday-Friday work, this could be a great opportunity to join an established commercial nursery with genuine temp‑to‑perm opportunities.

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