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 2026

About the Role

Working 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 required

About You

We’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 workplace
The opportunity 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.

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