Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW

Location: Grafton Region, NSW

Employment Type: Casual

Positions Available: 20

Assignment Duration: 9 months

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Hours: Minimum 30 paid hours per week, generally Monday to Friday, with additional hours and weekend work where required due to seasonal and operational requirements.

Award: Nursery Award 2020 [MA000033]

Classification: Grade 1A / Grade 1B, depending on experience, duties and applicable award progression requirements.

Pay Rate: Grade 1A – $32.18 per hour; Grade 1B – $33.05 per hour (adult casual ordinary-hour rates, including 25% casual loading). Applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the award.

Superannuation: 12%, paid in accordance with legislative requirements.

About the Role

We are seeking 20 reliable and hardworking Nursery Farm Labourers to join a commercial plant nursery operation in the Grafton region for a 9-month assignment commencing in November 2026.

This is a hands-on nursery and horticultural role involving the propagation, planting, growing, maintenance, handling and preparation of nursery plants for distribution.

Work will be undertaken across outdoor growing areas, shade houses, greenhouses and covered nursery and packing areas depending on seasonal and operational requirements.

The role is physically active and requires employees to work on their feet for extended periods, undertake repetitive manual tasks and work in varying weather and temperature conditions.

Working Hours and Rosters A minimum of 30 paid hours per week will be offered, generally rostered Monday to Friday.

Indicative weekly roster

Monday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Tuesday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Wednesday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Thursday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Friday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm (6 paid hours)

Total: 30 paid hours per week.

The indicative roster includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break each day.





Actual start and finish times may vary depending on seasonal and operational requirements. Additional hours and weekend work may be available where required.

Applicable overtime and penalty rates will be paid in accordance with the Nursery Award 2020.

Key Duties

Duties may include

Preparing soil, potting mixes and growing media

Planting, potting and repotting seedlings and nursery plants

Assisting with plant propagation and transplanting

Watering plants and assisting with irrigation activities

Weeding and maintaining nursery growing areas

Pruning, trimming and general plant maintenance

Moving and arranging plants, pots and trays throughout the nursery

Sorting and grading nursery plants for quality

Inspecting plants and removing damaged or unsuitable stock

Labelling and preparing nursery plants for distribution

Packing plants and preparing orders for dispatch

Loading, unloading and moving nursery trays, pots, boxes and other materials

General nursery and horticultural labouring

Cleaning and maintaining nursery growing and packing areas

Assisting with basic nursery production and maintenance activities as directed

Following nursery production schedules and quality requirements

Following supervisor instructions and safe work procedures

Complying with all workplace health and safety requirements

About You To be successful in these positions, applicants should demonstrate:

A strong work ethic and reliable attendance

Positive physical fitness and ability to safely undertake repetitive manual work

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods

Willingness to undertake outdoor work in varying weather conditions





Good attention to detail when planting, maintaining, sorting and packing nursery plants

Ability to follow instructions and quality requirements

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Availability to work additional hours and weekends when reasonably required

Commitment to completing the full 9-month assignment

Experience & Requirements

Previous experience in plant nurseries, horticulture, farming, plant propagation, planting, potting, packing or other agricultural work would be advantageous but is not essential.

No previous nursery experience is required.

Training and workplace induction will be provided.

Applicants must

Be able to safely undertake the inherent physical requirements of the role

Be willing to undertake repetitive manual tasks

Be willing to work in outdoor and covered nursery environments

Be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment where required

Be willing to undertake drug and alcohol screening where required

Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures

Hold appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of the assignment

What We Offer

9-month assignment commencing November 2026

Minimum 30 paid hours per week

Monday to Friday roster, with additional hours where required

Casual employment under the Nursery Award 2020

Award-based hourly rates plus applicable casual loading, overtime, penalties and allowances

Weekly pay and superannuation

On-the-job training

Consistent seasonal nursery work

Supportive and safety-focused workplace

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, suitability and ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position.

Apply now to be considered for one of the 20 positions commencing November 2026.

📌 Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW
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