Who We Are

With over 200 acres of nursery facilities , Prestige Plants Australia is one of Australia's largest suppliers of plants to the commercial landscaping industry.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Experienced Nursery Worker to join our nursery teams at Kinglake and Whittlesea.

This role involves the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of high-quality tree stock for commercial supply to landscaping and horticultural markets. You will be working as part of a team responsible for ensuring plant health, meeting output targets, and maintaining workplace safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Potting up a wide variety of trees

Plant maintenance including fertilising, pruning, and pest/disease monitoring

Operation, monitoring, and repair of irrigation

Labelling, stock control, and order preparation for dispatch

Use and maintenance of nursery equipment such as potting machines, forklifts, and tractors, sprayers, etc.

Manual handling tasks including lifting, carrying, and loading plant stock

Maintaining a clean, safe, and biosecure work environment

Supporting production targets and quality assurance processes

Skills and Capabilities Required

Technical Skills

Knowledge of plant propagation and production nursery operations

Ability to identify tree species

Experience pruning and maintaining trees and an interest in learning more!

Understanding of pest and disease management, fertiliser application, and plant health

Familiarity with irrigation and water management systems

Experience with nursery machinery, forklifts, or agricultural equipment (licences desirable)

Personal Capabilities

Strong physical fitness and enjoyment of working outdoors

High attention to detail and quality control

Ability to work effectively in a team

Strong work ethic and reliability

Commitment to safe work practices

Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate III in Production Horticulture or equivalent (desirable)

Previous experience in a production nursery or horticulture environment

Forklift licence or machinery operation experience

What you'll need

Full Australian working rights

Ability to apply horticultural knowledge

Excellent people management, communication, and interpersonal skills

An eye for detail

A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Culture and benefits

Competitive salary on offer

Join a well-established and respected business

Experienced and supportive team

Training provided to grow the right person

Applications should include a resume and cover letter highlighting specific relevant experience.