Job Description
Nurseryperson
Full-time, ongoing · Virginia, South Australia
About us
We are an established nursery-farm and horticultural production business based in Virginia, South Australia, growing and supplying nursery plants. We are seeking a reliable Nurseryperson to support day-to-day plant propagation and nursery production.
Remuneration & hours
Salary package:
from $71,550 per annum plus superannuation
(paid in accordance with the applicable Award; commensurate with skills and experience)
Full time, ongoing position
Hours: 38 ordinary hours per week, averaged over a 4-week cycle (152 hours per 4 weeks), plus guaranteed overtime of approximately 8 hours per week (paid at overtime rates) - around 46 hours per week in total.
Key Responsibilities
Propagate plants from seed, cuttings and division; pot up and transplant seedlings and stock
Prepare growing media, fill trays and pots, and sow or plant out
Water,
fertilise and monitor plant health; apply pest and disease controls under direction
Prune, trim, stake and maintain nursery stock
Monitor growing conditions (temperature, humidity, irrigation) in greenhouses and shade houses
Grade, select and prepare stock for dispatch or sale
Maintain nursery hygiene and biosecurity, and follow WHS requirements and use PPE
About you
A relevant AQF Certificate III (or equivalent), or equivalent hands-on experience in plant propagation and nursery production
Practical plant-handling and horticultural skills
Able to work outdoors across a range of conditions
Able to follow directions and work in a team
Reliable and safety-focused
Applications close 6 August ****.
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