About Us

Darwin Plant Wholesalers is a well-established wholesale nursery with over 40 years of experience in the horticultural industry. Located at Lambells Lagoon, approximately 50 minutes from Darwin, we specialize in growing and supplying a diverse range of tropical plants to customers throughout the Northern Territory and interstate.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Horticulturist / Nursery Supervisor to join our team. This position combines practical horticultural knowledge, staff supervision, plant production, quarantine compliance and the coordination of plant packing and dispatch.

The successful applicant will be organized, proactive and capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of plant quality and workplace efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Packing & Dispatch and knowledge if Quarantine

- Oversee the preparation, packing and dispatch of plant orders, including large interstate consignments.

- Ensure plants are correctly packed, secured and wrapped onto pallets to minimize damage during transport.

- Monitor order preparation and coordinate packing schedules with the Sales and Operations Managers.

- Maintain adequate packing materials, including pallets, cardboard, wrapping and other dispatch supplies.

- Manage packing supply inventories, monitor stock levels and arranged orders in advance to prevent shortages.

Nursery Production & Staff Supervision

- Supervise and coordinate nursery workers involved in potting, plant maintenance and general nursery operations.

- Oversee potting activities, ensuring correct procedures,



productivity and quality standards are maintained.

- Provide practical training, guidance and horticultural education to inexperienced and unqualified workers.

- Allocate daily duties, monitor performance and ensure work is completed efficiently.

- Supervise general nursery maintenance, including pruning, fertilizing, weeding, watering and plant presentation.

- Identify plant health concerns, pests, diseases and production issues, and implement appropriate corrective measures.

Team Coordination & Operations

- Work closely with the Operations Manager/ Sales Manager to coordinate production, plant availability and dispatch priorities.

- Anticipate upcoming workloads and ensure sufficient staff, materials and resources are available.

- Maintain accurate inventory records and communicate supply shortages or production concerns.

- Assist with improving nursery procedures, productivity and overall operational efficiency.

- Promote secure work practices and ensure staff follow established workplace procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong practical horticultural knowledge who enjoys working outdoors and leading a team.

Essential Requirements

- Demonstrated experience in commercial horticulture,



nursery production or a similar environment.

- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

- Sound knowledge of plant care, propagation, potting, fertilizing and pest and disease management.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to priorities competing tasks.

- Ability to train, mentor and supervise workers with varying levels of experience.

- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management.

- Physically capable of undertaking hands-on nursery duties in tropical outdoor conditions.

- Current driver's license and reliable transport, forklift license an advantage

Highly Regarded

- Certificate III or higher qualification in Horticulture.

- Experience in wholesale nursery operations.

- Knowledge of interstate plant movement and quarantine requirements.

- Experience in palletized packing, freight preparation and dispatch.

- Forklift or machinery operating experience.

- Experience with nursery inventory or stock management systems.

What We Offer

- Permanent full-time employment.

- Monday to Friday working hours, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

- A varied, hands-on role with supervisory responsibility.

- The opportunity to contribute to an established wholesale nursery.

- A supportive team environment with opportunities to improve production processes and develop staff skills.

- Remuneration negotiable based on qualifications, skills and experience.

Location

Applicants must have reliable transport and be comfortable travelling to and from the nursery each day

How to Apply

📌 Nursery Supervisor (Darwin)
🏢 Darwin Plant Wholesalers
📍 Darwin