Dans Plants is a well-established and thriving wholesale nursery located in Heatherton, Victoria. We grow and supply a wide variety of plants and decorative pots to our customers, and are looking for a reliable, hardworking person to join our team in a general nursery labouring and dispatch role.

This is a casual position to start, initially offering approximately 3 days per week, with the potential for ongoing work for the right person.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, physical role supporting the day-to-day running of our busy nursery. Duties will vary depending on operational needs and may include:

- Setting up trolleys and racks for daily dispatch operations.
- Loading plants onto trolleys and racks, ensuring stock is handled carefully and securely.
- Assisting dispatch teams with preparing orders and getting plants ready for delivery.
- Moving pots, plants and stock around the nursery as required.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area.
- Following workplace health and safety procedures when handling plants, pots and equipment.
- Assisting with other duties as required to support the smooth operation of the nursery.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:





- Have previous experience working in a nursery or horticulture environment – this is highly regarded, as you will understand the physical nature and pace of the work
- Be physically fit and comfortable with active, hands-on work throughout the day
- Be reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a positive attitude
- Be able to follow instructions and work well both independently and as part of a team
- Have good attention to detail and take pride in doing a job properly
- Be adaptable and willing to help with a variety of tasks as required
- Have reliable transport to Heatherton, as public transport in the area is limited

What We Offer

- Casual work to start, approximately 3 - 5 days per week (no weekends)
- Potential for ongoing work for the right person
- A supportive team environment
- The opportunity to work in a large, established wholesale nursery

If you have nursery experience, enjoy practical work and are looking for a casual opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

📌 General Nursery Hand (Melbourne)
🏢 Dans Plants
📍 Melbourne