WIMMERA WILDFLOWERS PTY LTD Wimmera Wildflowers Pty Ltd is a family owned business established in 1989. The farm is located on the northern side of the Grampians Mountain Range in Laharum, Victoria. Our flowers and foliage are often found in bouquets at supermarkets, florists, and in arrangements for special events Australia wide. Our flowers and foliage are transported to the Melbourne Flower Market throughout the week and directly to customers interstate such as Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane. We supply to wholesale customers anywhere in Australia.
Wimmera Wildflowers Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Full Time Nurseryperson to nursery the wild flowers on the farm. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start or advance their career in horticulture.
If you're a proven plant enthusiast, someone who is keen to develop your existing knowledge about plants and growing skills, consider this the perfect opportunity.
Benefits Location of work: Laharum Victoria 3401
Work Type: Full Time - 38 hours per week
Salary Range: Depending on skills and experience, the salary range for this position is between $75,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum.
Work Eligibility: Permitted to work with no restriction on hours
How To Apply Please email your resume and cover letter to . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Enquiries For further questions about this position, please contact . We prefer email as the primary communication method.
Application Deadline: 08/September/2024
Task & Responsibilities Plants, fertilizes, weeds, prunes, repots, waters, and mulches flowers in the nursery using hand and gardening tools. Inspects flowers to assess quality and health and to identify signs of disease or pests. Ensures flowers are healthy and properly cared for. Oversees and improves the daily functions of the nursery area. Orders nursery stock including soil, fertilizers, and pesticides. Monitors watering times, soil conditions, and plant positions. Checks and deals with insect invasion, mold, or other ailments. Monitors weather conditions and pays special attention to hot or cold temperatures. Protects plant material from frost, flood, or sun damage. Understands fertilizer bag analysis, mulch types and uses, when to use weed barrier, compost/soil amendment types, modes of action for pesticides. Plants, sprays, weeds, and fertilizes flowers. Uses gardening tools to cut, trim, and prune trees, shrubs, and plants. Pots and transplants shrubs and plants as needed. Sweeps and tidies work areas to maintain cleanliness. Ensures staff is trained to care for the visual appeal of both garden center and nursery areas. Maintains records for flowers related to size, watering, feeding, and products used. Carries out additional duties as requested by the General Manager. Qualification & Experience Minimum 2 years relevant work experience as a nurseryperson is essential. Experience within a flower farm is advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr
