General Nursery Hands – Full-time Horticulture Role

About the role

Botanica Nurseries, a leading wholesale production nursery in Western Sydney, is seeking reliable General Nursery Hands to join its busy Dispatch and Production teams. This full‑time position offers hands‑on experience in horticulture and plant handling within an outdoor, all‑weather environment.

Key responsibilities

• Selecting and picking plants to fulfil customer orders.
• Preparing, labeling, pruning, staking, fertilising and weeding plants for dispatch.
• Operating tractors and specialised nursery machinery safely.
• Assisting with general plant production and nursery maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring plants are presented to high quality standards before shipment.

Required profile

• Physically fit and able to perform demanding manual work.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Follows directions accurately and communicates clearly.
• Self‑motivated with a strong eye for detail.
• Own a valid driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle.

Required skills

• Tractor operation.
• Nursery machinery operation.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $25–$30 AUD.
• Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing business.
• Full‑time, permanent employment on a supportive team.
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training for all tasks.