Wholesale Nursery Hand

Redlands Nursery; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Youngplants is a family-owned wholesale plant nursery in Redland Bay, Brisbane, Queensland. We are seeking physically fit, enthusiastic Nursery Hands to join our friendly team for full-time roles across propagation, dispatch, and general nursery tasks.

You will be involved in plant production, propagation, maintenance, and dispatch activities, with duties including packing orders, pruning, staking, fertilising, potting, and weeding. A positive attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and reliable for outdoor manual work.
• Knowledge of plant care and propagation techniques is preferred.
• Willing to work Monday to Friday and handle outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Picking, preparing, and packing plant orders for dispatch.
• Pruning, staking, fertilising, potting and weeding plants.
• Hand watering and general plant maintenance.
• Collecting, preparing, and planting propagation cuttings.
• Assisting with nursery garden and display maintenance.

Skills

Plant care

Propagation techniques

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

ACDC Certificate

Job description

Wholesale Nursery Hands - Full-Time Positions Available

About Redlands Youngplants

Redlands Youngplants is a family-owned wholesale plant nursery located in Redland Bay, Brisbane, Queensland. We are seeking physically fit, enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Nursery Hands to join our friendly team.

If you enjoy working outdoors, have a passion for plants, and can work both independently and as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We currently have full-time positions available (Monday to Friday) across our propagation, dispatch, and general nursery teams.

Reporting to the Nursery and Dispatch Managers, you will be involved in a variety of nursery operations, including plant production, propagation, maintenance, and dispatch activities.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Picking, preparing, and packing plant orders for dispatch (140mm to 300mm pots)

Pruning, staking, fertilising, potting, and weeding plants

Hand watering and general plant maintenance

Collecting, preparing, and planting propagation cuttings

Assisting with the maintenance of nursery gardens and displays

Cleaning and maintaining work areas

Supporting general nursery operations as required

Physically fit and capable of performing manual work

Reliable with a strong work ethic

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Works well within a team and can also work autonomously

Able to follow directions and procedures

Self-motivated with a positive attitude and initiative

Good attention to detail, particularly in plant presentation and maintenance

Current driver's licence and reliable transport

Non-smoker (essential for employees working within the propagation team)

Desirable Skills and Experience

ACDC Certificate

Knowledge of plant care and propagation techniques

While experience is desirable, full training will be provided for the right applicants.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 7:15am - 3:45pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm