Nursery Assistant (Seed Production and Sales)

About the role

The Nursery Assistant (Production and Sales) supports the day-to-day operations of the seed production program and wider nursery activities, working under the guidance of senior staff. The role covers propagation, care and preparation of native plants, as well as retail activities such as helping customers choose plants and products, giving advice and answering inquiries. It also involves keeping plants and products to a high standard, maintaining the nursery and looking after garden bed displays.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the propagation, care and preparation of native plants
• Help customers with plant and product selection, give advice and respond to inquiries
• Present and maintain plants and nursery products to a high standard
• Support the general upkeep of the nursery and the display of garden beds

Required profile

• Able to communicate horticultural knowledge clearly to the public
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Some knowledge of horticultural practices, ideally in native plant production
• Working knowledge of safe working practices in horticulture
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa; a criminal history check is required
• Willingness to wear a company uniform and to work a mix of weekdays and weekends

What we offer

• Pay of $41.31 to $41.73 per hour (GSE2) with 25% casual loading in lieu of annual leave and sick leave
• Free entry to DEW-managed parks in South Australia
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, discussed with the employer

Applications close on 29 November 2026 and are made online through the I Work for SA portal, with a pre-employment declaration, CV and the standard questions form. The contract is up to 12 months.