Job Description
Why You'll Love This Role
At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they're how we work.
At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they're how we work.
You'll lead the City's production nursery, playing a vital role in delivering quality plant stock for parks, streetscapes and conservation projects. This is an opportunity to combine horticultural expertise, operational planning and people leadership while contributing to a greener and more sustainable community.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead daily nursery operations and staff
Plan seasonal production and propagation programs
Coordinate suppliers, contractors and operations teams
Manage nursery budget and annual reporting
Oversee irrigation systems and water efficiency
Maintain NIASA quality, safety and hygiene
Recruit, mentor and review team performance
Respond professionally to customer enquiries
Qualifications
What You'll Bring




We're looking for a nursery leader passionate about horticulture and team success. You'll ideally bring:
Diploma in Nursery Management or Horticulture
Extensive nursery management leadership experience
Strong propagation and plant production knowledge
Sound irrigation systems management expertise
Proficiency using Word, Excel and systems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Current Driver's Licence and First Aid
Additional Information
Why You'll Love Working Here
Work Your Way – Flexible schedule and free parking
Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave options
Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're ready to lead with purpose, grow sustainable outcomes and help shape one of Western Australia's most vibrant communities, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Questions? Reach out to the Coordinator Parks Technical Program on . Applications close on 12 August ****. We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait!
The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.
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📌 Nursery Supervisor (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Stirling (Western Australia)
📍 Western Australia