Join our team at Benara Nurseries Carabooda

Benara Nurseries are seeking reliable and motivated General Nursery Hands to join our team at our head office in Carabooda, north of the river. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in hands-on work, and want to be part of a long-standing, values-driven horticultural business, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for General Nursery Hands to support various departments. This could include working within our Propagation, Potting, Maintenance, Quality, Export, Despatch, Seedlings or Trademart Centre.

CORE VALUES

- Commitment - Dedicated to quality and excellence
- Culture - Stronger together, season after season
- Motivation - Driven by people, powered by possibilities
- Passion - Doing what we love, every day
- Respect - Valuing every hand that helps us grow

ABOUT US

Benara Nurseries is one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries, located on a 147-hectare site in Western Australia. Established in 1963, we are a family-owned and managed company, now with four generations actively involved in the nursery. Combined, the owners have over 300 years of experience in producing plants for the horticultural industry.

We supply premium-quality plants to landscapers, retailers, developers, and local government. Our success is built on strong values, dedicated people, and our commitment to excellence in plant production.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Full-time and Part-time Permanent Nursery Hands to join our team.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a physical role in all-weather conditions with and don't mind getting your hands dirty.

Duties may include propagation of cuttings, seedlings, potting, weeding, picking stock,



quality control and preparation of plants for despatch.

Personal transport is essential as the site is not services by public transport.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

- Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, wind and rain).
- Be physically fit and to be able to lift trays above shoulder height and be on your feet or walking, bending throughout the day (plus doing repetitive tasks).
- Are able to follow health and safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to driver tractors, trailers and forklift - Training will be provided.
- Knowledgeable in plant identification, pest and diseases and plant nutrition would be an advantage.
- Prior experience is not necessary as full on the job training will be provided.
- Have access to a vehicle as there is no public transport to our site, you will be required to travel 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) to Perth's Northern Suburbs (Carabooda).

ABOUT YOU

You are dependable, reliable, and take pride in your work. You enjoy being part of a team, are willing to learn, and have a positive attitude toward hands-on tasks. You understand the importance of safety, quality, and teamwork.

Key Requirements

Skills and Experience : Essential:

- A solid work ethic and willingness to perform physical, outdoor work.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Basic understanding of workplace health and safety.
- Have own transport or reliable transportation to commute to Carabooda.

Desirable:

- Previous experience in a nursery, horticulture, agriculture, or similar hands-on role.
- Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one).
- Interest in plants or the horticultural industry.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Company Overview :

📌 Nursery Hand (Carabooda)
🏢 Benara Nurseries
📍 Carabooda