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 Apply Now!
