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- Education
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Nursery Person – Team Leader

Fruitscapes
Rosemount QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Horticulture
Education
Communication skills
Horticulture

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Nursery Person – Team Leader to join our nursery operations on a permanent full-time basis.

This is a hands-on horticultural position for an experienced nursery professional who can work confidently and independently across all aspects of commercial nursery production while also leading, supporting and training a small team of nursery staff.

The Nursery Person – Team Leader will report directly to the Managing Director of Fruitscapes and will play an important role in maintaining the quality, productivity and efficient day-to-day operation of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Preparing propagation media, growing mixes, fertilisers, pots, trays and containers for commercial plant production.
Propagating nursery stock using seed, cuttings, budding, grafting and other recognised nursery propagation techniques.
Undertaking grafting activities, rootstock preparation and post-grafting care.
Potting, transplanting, spacing, repotting and maintaining nursery stock throughout all stages of production.
Monitoring irrigation, plant nutrition and environmental conditions to maintain healthy plant growth and production quality.
Identifying pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and plant disorders and implementing appropriate treatment strategies in accordance with workplace procedures.
Pruning, training, staking and maintaining fruit trees and nursery stock to commercial production standards.
Operating nursery tools, equipment and irrigation systems safely and effectively.
Selecting, grading, labeling and preparing nursery stock for wholesale and retail orders and dispatch.
Maintaining accurate production records relating to propagation, stock movements, treatments, plant health and production.
Assisting with stock control and maintaining nursery presentation and growing areas.
Maintaining high standards of nursery hygiene, biosecurity and quality assurance.
Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
Leading a small team of nursery staff and providing day-to-day guidance, support and practical training.
Training and supporting new nursery staff in workplace procedures and production practices.
Contributing to seasonal production planning and the efficient day-to-day operation of the nursery.
Communicating production priorities, plant health issues and operational requirements directly to the Managing Director.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

Certificate IV in Horticulture or above, or an equivalent relevant horticultural qualification.
A minimum of two years' relevant practical experience in a similar commercial nursery or horticultural production role.
Demonstrated practical experience in plant propagation, including grafting and/or budding.
Sound knowledge of plant health, nutrition, irrigation, growing media, pest and disease management and commercial nursery production.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative in day-to-day nursery operations.
The ability to lead, support and provide practical training to a small nursery team.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high production and plant-quality standards.
Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and quality assurance procedures.
The physical capacity to undertake hands-on nursery work in an outdoor environment.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Education:

Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
Team Leader: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

Cert 4 or above in Horticultre or similar (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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