Date Posted: 20/01/2026

Nursery Manager / Nurseryperson

Company: RecruitUp Global

Location: Kenley VIC 3597
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (Annually)

About Us:

Our client is a third-generation, family-owned horticultural enterprise based in north-west Victoria. The business operates across orchard production, citrus packing, and a wholesale container nursery. The nursery specialises in the propagation of citrus, avocados, and pistachios, with recent diversification into olives, almonds, and walnuts. The business is focused on high-quality plant production, continuous improvement, and sustainable horticultural practices

Position Summary

The Nursery Manager / Nurseryperson is responsible for the end-to-end management of nursery operations, ensuring the propagation, cultivation, and supply of high-quality plants to meet internal orchard demand and commercial requirements. The role combines hands-on technical nursery work with leadership, planning, and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Nursery Operations & Plant Production

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the propagation, grafting, growing, and hardening of nursery plants including citrus, avocados, pistachios, olives, almonds, and walnuts
• Monitor plant health, growth rates, and quality standards across all nursery stages
• Prepare plants for dispatch or internal orchard transfer in accordance with production schedules

Irrigation, Nutrition & Pest Management

• Develop and manage irrigation schedules and fertigation programs to optimise plant health and yield
• Monitor soil and growing media conditions and adjust inputs accordingly
• Identify pests, diseases, and disorders, and implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
• Conduct and supervise chemical application and spraying programs in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements

Research, Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead research and development initiatives to improve propagation success, grafting outcomes, and plant uniformity
• Trial alternative growing techniques, plant varieties, and crop types
• Assess potential new market opportunities and diversification options for nursery production

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, train, and support nursery staff, including seasonal and permanent workers
• Promote best-practice horticultural methods and workplace safety standards

Infrastructure & Project Management

• Manage nursery infrastructure including propagation environments, shade houses, irrigation systems, and equipment
• Lead and contribute to projects aimed at improving nursery layout, automation, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate maintenance and upgrades to nursery facilities

Compliance & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records relating to plant production, treatments, chemical usage, and inventory
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, workplace health and safety, and environmental regulations
• Support audits and inspections as required

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification and/or extensive practical experience in nursery production or horticulture
• Demonstrated experience in plant propagation, grafting, and container nursery operations
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, nutrition programs, and pest and disease control
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage daily nursery operations
• Capacity to contribute to research, development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills

SALARY $80,000 - $90,000 ANNUALLY

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