Horticulturist or Nursery Hand – Casual, Full-Time or Part-Time

Honeysuckle Park Nursery – Dural, NSW

Experienced Nursery Professionals | Flexible Employment Options | Immediate Start

Honeysuckle Garden, a family-operated Sydney nursery business since 1978, is seeking an experienced horticulturist or nursery hand to join our production nursery team in Dural.

An immediate start is available under a casual contract, with permanent full-time or part-time options also available for experienced candidates.

We’re happy to discuss working arrangements that suit your experience, availability and our nursery’s needs. Casual hours can range from approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on seasonal workload and availability.

We particularly need support during our busy spring and summer seasons, with opportunities for ongoing work throughout the year.

About the Role

Working alongside our production nursery team, you will help grow, maintain and prepare quality plants for our retail garden centres in Mosman and Turramurra.

Your duties may include

- Watering, feeding, pruning and maintaining nursery plants
- Potting, spacing and propagating plant stock
- Monitoring plant health and identifying pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies
- Assisting with pest and disease management
- Selecting and preparing plants for dispatch
- Moving and organising stock throughout the nursery
- Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas
- Supporting the team with general nursery and production tasks

This is an active, hands-on role involving outdoor work throughout the year.

Hours and Employment Options

- Casual, permanent full-time or permanent part-time arrangements available for suitable experienced candidates




- Immediate start available under a casual contract
- Casual hours of approximately 20–40 hours per week, depending on operational needs and agreed availability
- Working hours generally fall within Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
- Flexibility to discuss suitable working days and hours
- A preference for casual candidates who can increase their availability during spring and summer
- Trial days offered to suitable candidates with relevant nursery experience

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Has relevant experience in a production nursery, retail nursery or similar commercial plant-growing environment
- Has practical plant-care skills and can contribute confidently to daily nursery tasks
- Is reliable, punctual and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Can follow instructions, prioritise tasks and work safely
- Is comfortable with physical work and working outdoors in changing weather conditions
- Takes pride in plant quality and maintaining an organised workplace
- Can support the team during our busiest periods

Relevant horticultural qualifications are welcome, but practical nursery experience is our priority.

A driver’s licence and your own vehicle are required. The nearest public transport is beyond reasonable walking distance,



so you must be able to reliably travel to and from our Dural nursery.

What We Offer

- Flexible employment options with an established, family-operated business
- Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities for suitable experienced candidates
- A friendly, experienced and knowledgeable nursery team
- Diverse, practical work in a professional production nursery
- Staff discounts across Honeysuckle Garden
- The opportunity to contribute your experience and build a long-term working relationship with our team

About Honeysuckle Garden

Family-operated since 1978, Honeysuckle Garden has retail garden centres in Mosman and Turramurra, supported by our production nursery, Honeysuckle Park in Dural.

At Honeysuckle Park, we grow and prepare quality plants for our garden centres, with a focus on healthy stock, practical horticultural knowledge and teamwork.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed or email [email protected].

Please include your résumé and a short introduction outlining:

- Your relevant nursery or horticultural experience
- Whether you prefer casual, full-time or part-time employment
- Your preferred working days and weekly hours
- Your availability during spring and summer
- When you could start and your availability for a trial day

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dural NSW 2158: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
- Nursery, Landscape or Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Horticulturist or Nursery Hand: Casual, Full-Time or Part-Time (Dural)
🏢 Honeysuckle Nurseries
📍 Dural