WANTED – A PASSIONATE FANATIC, OBSESIVE MANIAC PERSON
Someone who is totally consumed with a love for Australian native plants, preferably
with an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants in SE Queensland. They need to live, breath
and eat Australian native plants. A person whose interest is in growing native plants.
To feed your passion we need to commercialise new species and assist in getting them
planted.
Please call if you are interested
Horticultural Assistant
Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd is Australia’s largest wholesale tube stock nursery which
specialises in Australian native tube stock for revegetation. Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd seeks
to be respected in the market for its depth of knowledge, innovative ideas and as a centre
for excellence in native revegetation species.
Wallum Nurseries Pty Ltd is currently seeking a Horticultural Assistant. We are looking for an
enthusiastic, motivated, energetic team player that lives breathes and eats plants to join our
team. The ideal applicant must have previous experience in the nursery industry as well as
poses a good knowledge of plants and hold a Certificate in Horticulture. The role can be
physically demanding at times. The role involves:
- Understand seed collection, germination and propagation
- Understand different growing techniques
- Work with seed machinery
- Tubing native seedlings
- Packing and grading plants
- General nursery duties which include weeding, growing maintenance,
propagation, cleaning and dumping
- Working in a team environment
Overview of Responsibilities
- Previous experience in the nursery industry
- Strong knowledge in seed collection and growing techniques
- Passionate about Horticulture
- Certificate in Horticulture
- A team player
- Enthusiastic, friendly and energetic
- Enjoys working in the outdoors in a variety of different environmental
conditions
- Willing to learn and grow with the company
- Driver’s license
