Nurseryperson

Company: Harts Nursery Pty Ltd

Location: Guanaba, Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $78,000 - $82,000 per annum

About us

Harts Nursery is a family-owned wholesale production nursery located in the Gold Coast hinterland, with over 65 years of experience in the nursery industry. We specialise in growing high-quality potted plants for the nursery, landscaping and agricultural industries.

With up-to-date growing facilities, equipment and established cultivation practices, we are committed to producing quality plants and maintaining high standards across our nursery operations.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Nurseryperson to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in plant propagation, cultivation, irrigation and plant health management, contributing to the production of high-quality nursery stock.

We are looking for someone with sound horticultural knowledge, practical nursery experience and a positive attitude who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Tasks & Responsibilities

- - Preparing and adjusting potting media mixtures and selecting suitable containers based on plant species, growth stages and cultivation requirements.
- - Selecting suitable plant propagation materials, including seeds and cuttings, and carrying out propagation and planting activities using appropriate techniques for different plant varieties.
- - Propagating plants through softwood and hardwood cuttings and handling tissue-cultured plantlets, applying appropriate techniques to support root establishment and healthy early growth.
- - Watering plants manually or operating and adjusting automated irrigation systems according to plant varieties, growth stages and environmental conditions.
- - Monitoring plant health, identifying signs of pests, diseases, weeds,



nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress, and applying appropriate pest control and plant treatments in accordance with established procedures.
- - Maintaining and reviewing records of potting media, propagation, planting, plant treatments, growth performance, losses and yields to monitor production outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
- - Assessing plant growth, health and quality, selecting plants ready for dispatch and coordinating with nursery staff responsible for packaging and delivery preparation.
- - Preparing and updating plant care information, including suitable growing conditions, watering and maintenance requirements, to assist wholesale customers in selecting and caring for plants.

Qualifications & Experience

- - Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or a closely related field
- - Minimum one year of relevant work experience in nursery production, plant propagation, horticulture or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

- - Ability to assess plant growth conditions, identify problems and apply appropriate technical solutions.
- - Competency in using nursery equipment and maintaining accurate production records.
- - Knowledge of plant health management, pest and disease control, and nursery biosecurity practices.
- - Sound knowledge of horticulture, plant biology, propagation and cultivation principles.
- - Understanding plant nutrition, growing media, irrigation and environmental requirements.

Capabilities

- - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- - Adaptability to seasonal demands and changing work priorities.
- - Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
- - Good communication and time management skills.
- - Reliable, responsible and well-organised.
- - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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📌 Nursery Person (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Harts Nursery
📍 City of Gold Coast