Senior Nursery Lead - Propagation & Quality

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a Senior Nurseryperson to lead production, propagation, and quality assurance across our premium plant range. You will apply expert nursery practices to sustain high standards in commercial plant production.

The role demands formal horticulture qualifications, post-trade experience in a busy nursery, and a hands-on, collaborative approach. You will optimize propagation, irrigation, pest management, and workflow to meet production targets

Qualifications

• Formal trade qualification in Horticulture, Nursery Production or equivalent.
• Proven post-trade experience in a commercial nursery or plant production environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant propagation techniques, nursery management, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Plant Production & Propagation Management: prepare potting media and substrates, ensuring sterility for different species.
• Select and manage propagation materials (seeds, bulbs, cuttings) and schedule planting across areas.
• Execute propagation techniques including budding and grafting on chosen rootstock; maintain high success rates.
• Monitor planting operations across beds, lawns and container systems.
• Implement precise irrigation regimes with manual and automated controls.
• Develop and apply integrated pest management programs with responsible pesticide use.
• Conduct crop health monitoring and corrective actions to minimize production impact.
• Maintain optimal growing conditions through environmental management and cultural practices.
• Grade finished plants to established quality standards for packaging and dispatch.
• Implement proper packaging and presentation procedures to maintain quality during transport.
• Maintain production records including soil mixes, planting data, treatments, losses and yields.
• Provide horticultural advice to customers and internal teams on plant care and species selection.
• Coordinate with production and logistics to ensure timely plant availability.
• Maintain nursery hygiene protocols and biosecurity measures.
• Monitor and manage nursery inventory including stock and supplies.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of nursery protocols and production systems.

Skills

Plant propagation

Nursery management

Quality control

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Formal horticulture qualification

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a Senior Nurseryperson to lead production, propagation, and quality assurance across our premium plant range. You will apply expert nursery practices to sustain high standards in commercial plant production.

The role demands formal horticulture qualifications, post-trade experience in a busy nursery, and a hands-on, collaborative approach. You will optimize propagation, irrigation, pest management, and workflow to meet production targets