Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW
Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position
Job Description
Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region NSW Location: Grafton Region, NSW Employment Type: Casual
Positions Available: 20 Assignment Duration: 9 months Anticipated Start Date: November ****
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 **** [MA******] Classification: Grade 1A / Grade 1B, depending on experience, duties and applicable award progression requirements.
Pay Rate: Grade 1A – $***** per hour; Grade 1B – $***** 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 ****. 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 ****.
Key Duties
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 secure 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




Good 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 ****
Minimum 30 paid hours per week Monday to Friday roster, with additional hours where required Casual employment under the Nursery Award ****
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.
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📌 Nursery Farm Labourers – Grafton Region Nsw (South Grafton)
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📍 South Grafton