Job Description
Greenhills Propagation Nursery in Tynong is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and hands-on Production Team Leader to lead our daily propagation activities and help produce high-quality young plants on schedule. This is a working leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor with the team, solving practical nursery challenges, and taking pride in consistent plant quality.
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You will supervise the propagation team, oversee cuttings and tissue culture production, maintain strong hygiene and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across propagation methods, workflow and plant success rates.
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About the Role
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Greenhills Propagation Nursery in Tynong is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and hands-on Production Team Leader to lead our daily propagation activities and help produce high-quality young plants on schedule. This is a working leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being on the floor with the team, solving practical nursery challenges, and taking pride in consistent plant quality.
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You will supervise the propagation team, oversee cuttings and tissue culture production, maintain strong hygiene and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across propagation methods, workflow and plant success rates.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, supervise and support the propagation team in daily nursery operations.
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Liaise with other departments to plan and carry out weekly propagation schedules to meet production targets.
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Oversee propagation of cuttings and tissue culture plant material.
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Monitor propagation material for quality, suitability, consistency and plant health.
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Train team members in our propagation techniques,



hygiene, safety procedures and quality standards.
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Maintain a clean, organised and safe propagation area, including tools, benches and workspaces.
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Keep accurate records of batches and production requirements.
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Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cutting strike rates and overall plant quality.
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Work closely with nursery management to coordinate priorities, labour needs and production timelines.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical, team focused and results driven. You will bring robust attention to detail, a positive leadership style, and the confidence to guide others while remaining actively involved in the work.
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Experience in nursery production or a similar horticultural role an advantage, but not essential.
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Previous experience leading, supervising or training a team.
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Ability to follow current propagation methods, hygiene and quality control.
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Ability to plan work, manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
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Good communication skills and a supportive, team-focused approach.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on nursery environment.
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A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute ideas for improvement.
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What We Offer
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A supportive team environment where people are encouraged to grow.
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A hands-on leadership role with variety and responsibility.
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The opportunity to work with high-quality young plants in a progressive production nursery.
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A culture focused on pride, innovation, safety and continuous improvement.
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Ongoing learning and development within the nursery industry.
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📌 Production Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Greenhills Propagation Nursery
📍 Melbourne