Experienced Nursery Hand - Horticulture

Who We Are

With over 200 acres of nursery facilities , Prestige Plants Australia is one of Australia's largest suppliers of plants to the commercial landscaping industry.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Experienced Nursery Worker to join our nursery teams at Kinglake and Whittlesea.

This role involves the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of high-quality tree stock for commercial supply to landscaping and horticultural markets. You will be working as part of a team responsible for ensuring plant health, meeting output targets, and maintaining workplace safety and quality standards.

• Potting up a wide variety of trees

• Plant maintenance including fertilising, pruning, and pest/disease monitoring

• Operation, monitoring, and repair of irrigation

• Labelling, stock control, and order preparation for dispatch

• Use and maintenance of nursery equipment such as potting machines, forklifts, and tractors, sprayers, etc.

• Manual handling tasks including lifting, carrying, and loading plant stock

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and biosecure work environment

• Supporting production targets and quality assurance processes

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of plant propagation and production nursery operations

• Ability to identify tree species

• Experience pruning and maintaining trees and an interest in learning more!

• Understanding of pest and disease management, fertiliser application, and plant health

• Familiarity with irrigation and water management systems

• Experience with nursery machinery, forklifts, or agricultural equipment (licences desirable)

Personal Capabilities

• Strong physical fitness and enjoyment of working outdoors

• High attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to work effectively in a team

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Commitment to safe work practices

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate III in Production Horticulture or equivalent (desirable)

• Previous experience in a production nursery or horticulture environment

• Forklift licence or machinery operation experience

What you'll need

• Full Australian working rights

• Ability to apply horticultural knowledge

• Excellent people management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• An eye for detail

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Culture and benefits

• Competitive salary on offer

• Join a well-established and respected business

• Experienced and supportive team

• Training provided to grow the right person

Applications should include a resume and cover letter highlighting specific relevant experience.