At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in plant production and propagation at a busy wholesale nursery.
- Company: Blue Sky Nursery, a vibrant workplace on the Sunshine Coast.
- Benefits: Full-time opportunities after probation, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work outdoors in a dynamic setting with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in horticulture while enjoying the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
- Qualifications: Horticultural knowledge is a plus, but passion and willingness to learn are key.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Blue Sky Nursery is a busy wholesale nursery supplying both the landscape and retail markets based in North Arm on the Sunshine Coast.
We require
Nursery Hands to assist our busy Production and Propagation teams.
All positions will be based on the Sunshine Coast at North Arm.
The Nursery Hands (multiple positions) will ideally have proven industry experience or horticultural knowledge, however this is not a limiting factor if the individual canrapidly acquire such knowledge.
All applicants
MUST BE PERMANENT AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
Key position requirements
- Good knowledge of general nursery plant speciesgrown within industry
- Good knowledge of production tasks including propagation, potting, fertilizing, plant care, weeding, staking, watering and maintenance.
- Good knowledge of propagation techniques such as growing by seed, cuttings, division and deflasking of tissue culture.
- The ability to achieve production KPI's and quality control targets.
- The ability to work as part of a team or individually.
- Ability to follow direction.
- Physically fit - the role can require long periods of standing and being active for most of the day.
- The ability to work in all weather conditions such as heat, cold and rain.
- A Cert. 3 in Horticulture or above is beneficial but not essential.
- An understanding of AS 2303:2015 /NATSPEC would be highly regarded but not essential.
All positions will become full time after a successful 3 month casual probation and based on a 38 hour week.
Work hours are Monday to Thursday 6.30 to 3.10 and Fridays 6.30 to 12.40. These hours include a 20 minute morning tea break and a 30 minute lunch break.
The rate of pay will be determined by the successful applicant/s level of skill as per the national Nursery Award.
Applicants for all positions must have their own transport.
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Nursery Hands employer: Blue Sky Nursery Limited
Blue Sky Nursery is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, offering a vibrant work culture that values teamwork and individual growth. With opportunities for full-time positions after a successful probation period, employees benefit from a supportive environment where they can enhance their horticultural skills while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings. The nursery prioritises employee well-being with structured work hours and a focus on achieving production goals, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the horticulture industry.
