Nursery Production Supervisor – Grow the Future of Our Urban Forest

Love plants? Passionate about growing trees for a greener city? - We're looking for a Nursery Production Supervisor to help shape the future of our Urban Forest. If you have experience in plant production, pest and disease management, and best-practice nursery operations, this is your chance to make a real impact.

About the Role:

You'll provide advice and expertise in a nursery setting to leave a positive legacy for the urban forest, the community and future generations. You're experienced in a high-volume nursery including propagation, stock inspection, record keeping and inventory, managing hygiene and supervisong people will set you up for success. Responsibilities include:

• Growing and maintaining high-quality trees and plants to support our Urban Forest Strategy.
• Ensuring the health and vitality of nursery stock, keeping them free from pests and disease.
• Overseeing nursery operations, implementing modern hygiene and record-keeping practices.
• Managing production outputs, irrigation schedules, and stock planning.
• Supporting tree planting initiatives and contributing to green space development.

What we are looking for (skills, experience and certificates)

• Qualifications in horticulture or nursery operations.
• Experience in high-output tree nurseries, including large-scale plant production.
• Knowledge and application of plant hygiene standards, including pest and disease management.
• Experience in assessing tree stock quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Ability to plan and manage nursery production schedules, aligning with operational goals and planting timelines.
• Experience in supervising staff or coordinating teams within a nursery environment.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety (OHS) regulations related to nursery operations.
• Experience in managing nursery irrigation systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting

Pre employment requirements:

• Driver's licence
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police check)
• Functional Capacity Assessment

We offer:

• Salary from $77,785.93 to $90,083.32 per annum plus super.
• A temporary, full time, position to April 2027.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements with a fortnightly RDO
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description. If you have any questions regarding the opportunity please contact Vanessa Bluett on 0479 199871 or Benjamin De Klepper on 0466 939931

Ready to help grow a greener future? Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding. Applications close 18 April 2025 at 11:45pm.

Why Choose Banyule: Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected].

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

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Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.