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 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

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

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

Positive 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 B

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