At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic nursery team and ensure top-quality tree production.
- Company: Join Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery, a leader in sustainable practices.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work culture with Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Perfect for those who love teamwork and practical work environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership and communication skills; experience in nursery production is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Nursery Team Leader plays a critical leadership role in coordinating daily nursery operations, leading and developing the nursery team, and ensuring the production, maintenance and dispatch of high-quality tree stock that meets the standards of Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery. The role is responsible for planning and prioritising work activities, supervising staff, maintaining plant health and production quality, managing inventory and resources, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, develop and coordinate the nursery production team to achieve operational objectives and maintain a positive workplace culture
- Allocate staff and resources to daily and weekly priorities
- Conduct weekly toolbox meetings and daily team briefings
- Monitor productivity and provide coaching and feedback
- Support employee development, training and performance management
- Plan and coordinate potting, pruning, blocking-up and maintenance programs
- Monitor production targets and labour requirements
- Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout production processes
- Monitor stock for pests, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress
- Maintain healthy nursery stock through effective plant health monitoring, biosecurity and quality assurance processes
About you
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to foster a safe, respectful and collaborative team environment
- Experience in team leadership and workforce coordination
- Knowledge of nursery production processes and plant health management
- Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
- Experience with inventory and resource management
- Commitment to work health and safety practices
- Ability to lead by example in safe work practices
Business Hours – 8am -4pm Monday to Friday.
Application must include:
- Up to date resume
- Suburb of residence
- Two contactable references
For us, culture fit matters! If you enjoy being part of a practical, down-to-earth team, are willing to learn, and take pride in contributing to quality work and long-term customer relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Site Supervisor/Field Team Leader in Lancefield employer: Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery
At Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to produce high-quality trees. Located in the picturesque Lancefield VIC, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for skill development, and a commitment to safety and well-being, making us an excellent employer for those passionate about horticulture and sustainability.
Contact Details:
Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery Recruitment Team
