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.
Key Responsibilities
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, protected, and biosecure work environment
Supporting production targets and quality assurance processes
Skills and Capabilities RequiredTechnical 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.

📌 Experienced Nursery Hand - Horticulture (Victoria)
🏢 Prestige Plants
📍 Victoria