Our Client, Sandhu & Chouhan Produce is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Person to join our established horticultural farming operation in Bucca, NSW.

Tasks Include:

- Prepare soil and growing areas, including applying fertilisers and organic matter and maintaining appropriate drainage.
- Select and plant suitable seeds, seedlings, bulbs and cuttings in growing beds and containers.
- Prepare potting media, growing beds and containers for planting.
- Plant crops at appropriate spacing and depth and undertake ongoing plant maintenance.
- Carry out pruning, de-budding, tipping and other plant maintenance activities.
- Perform plant propagation activities, including grafting plants onto suitable rootstock where required.
- Operate and monitor irrigation systems to maintain appropriate water levels for plant growth.
- Monitor plants for pests, diseases, weeds and other health issues and undertake appropriate treatment and control measures.
- Apply fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with workplace procedures.




- Maintain records relating to planting, soil mixtures, treatments, plant losses and crop yields.
- Maintain nursery and growing areas in a clean, safe and productive condition.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Diploma-level qualification in Horticulture or a relevant field.
- Minimum 2 year of relevant full-time experience as a Nursery Person or in a closely related horticultural role.
- Valuable knowledge of plant propagation, establishment and maintenance.
- Practical knowledge of irrigation, fertilisation, pest and disease control.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safe and environmentally responsible horticultural practices.

Salary- $75,000 - $85,000 per year

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📌 Nursery Person (Bucca)
🏢 VA Recruitment
📍 Bucca