Are you tired of your current job and looking for a new challenge?

Bored of serving in retail or being stuck inside an office or warehouse all day?

Hervey Bay Nurseries might be just what you’re searching for!

Our greatest asset is our staff, and we rely heavily on employees with drive, motivation, and interest in contributing to the growth of a green industry. Step into the fresh air, surrounded by thriving plants and a supportive team.

About Us

Think plant manufacturing facility. Hervey Bay Nurseries is a leading wholesale production nursery with 50 years of experience. Based in Toogoom, we supply premium houseplants to chain stores, independent retailers, and brokers across Australia, from Cairns to Adelaide. Join our fast-paced, growing team and grow your future with us!

Why Join Us?

At Hervey Bay Nurseries, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer a lifestyle. Here’s what sets us apart:

Flexibility: Primarily Monday to Friday work with occasional early starts (6 AM) and late finishes (6 PM) to meet customer needs. We offer opportunities for full-time roles as well as positions tailored for school hours (9 AM to 2:30 PM).

No Experience Required: We value reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. All training is provided on the job.

Active Work Environment: Enjoy a role that keeps you physically fit while working outdoors in beautiful Toogoom, QLD.

Career Growth: We prioritize long-term opportunities for the right candidates. Many of our team have completed or commenced the Production Nursery Apprenticeship.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Reliability: Show up when rostered, contribute to the team, and build strong working relationships.

Physical Fitness: The role is physical so you can cancel that gym membership and be paid to work out. This role involves manual labor, physical stamina, and dexterity, with the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.

Fast hand and eye coordination

Willingness to Learn: We’ll provide on-the-job training.

Love of the Outdoors: Work surrounded by living plants, enjoy the fresh air, and experience seasonal changes firsthand.

Available Roles

We are hiring for multiple roles across our nursery, including propagation, production, despatch, and crop care teams. Team Members are cross-trained in different departments to provide backup during peak workloads.

What We Offer

Dynamic Work Environments: Work in all weather conditions (sun, rain, heat, cold, frost, wind, dust), much of which is under plastic and/or shade-covered structures.

Competitive Pay: We pay above award rates under the Nursery Award as below

NURSERY AWARD BASE HOURLY RATES

Under 16 years of age $11.73

16 years of age $14.08

17 years of age $16.42

18 years of age $18.77

19 years of age $21.11

Adult 20 years + $23.46

HERVEY BAY NURSERIES BASE HOURLY RATES

Under 16 years of age $12.32

16 years of age $14.78

17 years of age $17.25

18 years of age $19.71

19 years of age $22.18

Adult 20 years + $24.63

Location

We’re based in Toogoom, QLD, just a short drive from Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Torbanlea, Howard, Burrum Heads, and Childers. Reliable transport is essential as there is no public transport to our location.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you believe you are the right person for a position at Hervey Bay Nurseries and your availability (hours and days) via Seek.

Please Note

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Only successful candidates will be contacted via Seek or email. Please refrain from visiting or calling the nursery unless invited for an interview.

We do not engage recruitment agencies or employment consultants.