Ready to take the next step in your career as a Lab Technician? 🪴
Haars Nursery could be the perfect place for you!

We’re on the lookout for an Entry-Level Lab Technician to join our strong, expanding team.
If you're looking to grow your skills in a large-scale operation, this is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or someone wanting to advance their horticulture career. You’ll follow a tailored training program under the supervision of our Head Grower. Throughout this program, you’ll gain hands-on experience and knowledge in key areas such as integrated pest management, pest and disease identification and solutions, fertigation, and environmental management within growing areas.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Watering

Plant pathology

Operating irrigation systems for watering and fertigation

Use of organic crop protectants

Spraying and drenching crops

Water and soil testing

Pest and disease scouting and diagnosis

Managing and controlling the greenhouse environment

Research & Diagnosis

Crop planning

Sticky trap analysis

Plant Propagation

Growing media testing and analysis

What we require from you:

Minimum 1-2 years’ horticulture experience

ChemCert or equivalent chemical application licence (required)

Formal horticulture qualification (desirable, not essential)

You’re reliable, hardworking, and eager to keep learning

You take pride in your work and have great attention to detail

You enjoy working in a diverse, friendly team environment but can also work autonomously

A career in this field often involves working in various weather conditions, and occasional weekend work may be required for tasks like plant watering. We offer a flexible schedule with a mix of weekday and weekend shifts to meet full-time hours.

Our application process consists of a phone interview, face-to-face interview, and a pre-employment medical test.

About us:

We are leading the market as one of Australia's largest wholesale production nurseries specialising in flowering plants, herbs and vegetables since 1981. We have a strong local community profile through our contribution to local charities and businesses and are proud to be regarded as an employer of choice. We are committed to safe working practices and a safe work environment. To learn more about Haars Nursery, please visit www.haarsnursery.com.au.

Please note that due to the high numbers of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Agencies please.