Tree Nursery Production Technician

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 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.