29 Aug
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Wafex
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West Swan
About WAFEX
Wafex was founded in 1991 by Craig Musson and is a family-owned business that has grown to become one of Australia's leading wholesale and retail flower companies for both Australian and imported flowers. Wafex is also Australia's leading fresh and dried export flower company with offices and facilities in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Globally Wafex has offices in the USA (Los Angeles), Kenya (Nairobi) and Ecuador (Quito) and a further presence in 26 countries with a dedicated base of growers.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Florist to join our team on a full-time basis, based at our West Swan facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled floristry professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience to bring their expertise to a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate will be affiliate-based, with strong technical design skills and the physical resilience to thrive under pressure in a busy factory setting.
Key responsibilities:
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Reconstructing designs and following recipes accurately to meet quality and brand standards
- Producing a high volume of floral arrangements to a consistently high standard
- Applying strong technical floristry skills across a broad range of styles and occasions
- Contributing to funeral work as required (advantageous, not essential)
- Managing stock ordering and control to support efficient production
- Assisting in the leadership and coordination of a small team, promoting collaboration and productivity
- Maintaining a high standard of communication with team members and management
- Working efficiently and calmly within a high-pressure, high-stress factory environment
- Upholding safety standards and maintaining a clean, organised workspace
- Sharing our values of Teamwork, Honour, Agility, Safety and Community
About You:
- Minimum 5 years' floristry experience
- Competent across all aspects of floristry; funeral work experience highly regarded
- Affiliate-based florist, skilled in reconstructing designs and following recipes
- Physically strong and able to manage the demands of a factory-based production role
- Thrives under pressure in a quick-paced, high-output environment
- Values efficiency, transparent communication and strong teamwork
- Experience with stock ordering and control
- Experience managing or mentoring a small team highly regarded
Job Highlights: There are many things that make WAFEX a preferred place to work. We offer:
- Above Award pay
- Diverse and flexible working environment
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Employee Assistance Program
At Wafex, we take our core values seriously and create an environment where you feel welcomed. We value unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions each person brings to our community and celebrate diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
📌 Senior Florist (West Swan)
🏢 Wafex
📍 West Swan