Rapley's Nursery is looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Sales Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis while we cover maternity leave.This is a part-time position for approximately 4–6 months, commencing at 3 days per week, plus 1 day every second weekend (Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun), with the potential for additional hours as required and a more permanent position for the right person.Expected start date: September/October **** About the RoleWorking in our family-owned nursery, you'll be involved in a variety of day-to-day nursery and customer service tasks, including:• Providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service• Assisting customers with plant selections and general enquiries• Watering, weeding, potting and general plant maintenance• Preparing plants for sale• Maintaining healthy, tidy plant displays• Receiving and putting away plant deliveries• Preparing and putting together customer orders• Assisting with other tasks around the nursery as requiredAbout YouWe're looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about plants and/or gardening – this is a must• Available to work the days listed above – this is a must• Friendly, approachable and confident speaking with customers• Reliable and willing to get stuck in• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team• Physically capable of working outdoors and performing manual tasks• MR licence or higher is desirable, but not essential What We Offer• Part-time temporary position for approximately 4–6 months• Consistent hours with the potential to increase• Hands-on experience in a busy retail nursery• A friendly and supportive team environment• The chance to work with a wide variety of plants and customers• 2 smoko breaks and 1 lunch break during a 7.5-hour workday
If you love plants, enjoy working with people and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're passionate about plants.