Job Description

Blue Sky Nursery is a busy wholesale nursery supplying both the landscape and retail markets based in North Arm on the Sunshine Coast.

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We require Nursery Hands to assist our busy Production and Propagation teams.

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All positions will be based on the Sunshine Coast at North Arm.

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TheNursery Hands(multiple positions) will ideally have proven industry experience or horticultural knowledge,however this is not a limiting factor if the individual canrapidly acquire such knowledge.

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All applicants MUST BE PERMANENT AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.

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Key position requirements:

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Valuable knowledge of general nursery plant speciesgrown within industry
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Positive knowledge of production tasks including propagation, potting, fertilizing, plant care, weeding, staking, watering and maintenance.
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Positive knowledge of propagation techniques such as growing by seed, cuttings, division and deflasking of tissue culture.
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The ability to achieve production KPI's and quality control targets.
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The ability to work as part of a team or individually.
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Ability to follow direction.
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Physically fit - the role can require long periods of standing and being active for most of the day.
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The ability to work in all weather conditions such as heat, cold and rain.
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A Cert. 3 in Horticulture or above is beneficial but not essential.
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An understanding of AS 2303:2015 /NATSPEC would be highly regarded but not essential.
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All positions will become full time after a successful 3 month casual probation and based on a 38 hour week.

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Work hours are Monday to Thursday 6.30 to 3.10 and Fridays 6.30 to 12.40. These hours include a 20 minute morning tea break and a 30 minute lunch break.

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The rate of pay will be determined by the successful applicant/s level of skill as per the national Nursery Award.

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Applicants for all positions must have their own transport.
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