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Jobs Vacant The NGIV supports it's members by listing on this page relevent horticultural positions within the Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria. If you would like to place a position vacant on this page, please contact Alan Hollensen on (03) 9576 0599 or email alan@ngiv.com.au. melbourne horticulture garden nursery jobs positions landscape parks gardens hand passion retail garden centre production manager professsional Current Positions Vacant EVERGREEN NURSERY posted 12 February 2010 Propagator/Nursery Person Location: SILVAN
Salary: Negotiable
Position: Full Time and/or Permanent part time
EVERGREEN NURSERY has:
¨ Nationally recognized brands.
¨ Is Eco-Hort Certified
¨ Is NIASA Accredited
¨ Is NGIV Member
¨ Is a CNP participant
¨ Is located with beautiful surrounds in the Mt Dandenong Ranges
If you are fit and healthy with a can do approach and a desire to work in the plant industry, then please Email/fax your application/resume to:
Ben Kelly: evergreen.nursery@bigpond.com
Or fax to: (03) 9737 - 9788
BULLEEN ART AND GARDEN Posted 15 March 2010 Nursery Person/Retail Buyer Bulleen Art & Garden is a busy retail garden centre located in Bulleen Art & Garden is seeking a full-time experienced nursery person and buyer with a passion for produce and sustainable gardening. The successful applicant will ideally possess a horticultural qualification, a sound knowledge of retail garden centre operations, nursery buying experience and most importantly a love and enthusiasm for growing their own produce and living sustainably. WESTERN PLAINS FLORA Duties include:
Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained their Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP), manual handling/physical task experience and a demonstrated interest in local indigenous flora and conservation. Please forward a cover letter and current C.V to ian@wpflora.com.au or for more information please call Ian Taylor on (03) 9749 3178.
2 - Production Manager - posted 3 March 2010 Western Plains Flora, a leading production/wholesale nursery based near Sunbury is seeking to employ a full-time Production Manager. On offer to suitable candidates are excellent working conditions and a unique opportunity to grow and develop a knowledge-base of local indigenous flora. To be successful in this position, we require applicants with strong organisational skills and a solid knowledge of plants and propagation techniques. Additionally, experience in managing a small team of staff and horticultural qualifications are also essential for this role. Key responsibilities include: · Develop and implement the production schedule in conjunction with the nursery manager · Ensuring and maintaining the quality standard of stock produced · Managing stock movement · Allocating staff resources and creating a regular staff roster · Training of new staff · Contribute to and develop production procedures Please forward a cover letter and current C.V to ian@wpflora.com.au GREENHILLS PROPAGATION NURSERY posted 17 February 2010 Dispatch Co-ordinator Are you looking for the next step in your career? Are you a highly motivated team player? At Greenhills Propagation Nursery we are always moving forward, we specialize in new and promotional lines and are renowned for our quality, service and supply. The Dispatch coordinator will be responsible for coordinating our daily delivery schedules, liaising with our customers regarding the delivery of their forward orders and where possible creating add on sales from stock available. Adherence to the company’s high stock quality standards is essential; part of coordinating the dispatch is ensuring plants are quality checked prior to dispatch. As part of our sales team, this varied role will also require answering customer enquiries, data entry, attending trade day, taking orders and working closely with Sales, Marketing and Production. The successful candidate must be a self starter, enjoy working as part of a team in a busy working environment and have the ability and personal attributes to liaise successfully across the business. Communication and time management skills will be highly regarded. Horticultural experience is preferred but not essential, are you ready to take the next step? For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Leah Opie on 03 5629 2443 or send your resume to leah@greenhillspropagation.com.au
KILBY PARK TREE FARM posted 17 February 2010 Sales Manager Kilby Park Tree Farm is an advanced tree growing nursery situated in Kew and Olinda. We are currently looking for a Sales manager for both of our sites. We are looking for applicants with wholesale nursery experience, who have a positive and open personality, hard work ethic and a love of horticulture. Kilby Park Tree Farm is a high quality grower and we hope to find applicants that want to grow the best plants in the industry. We have a great team of people and excellent working conditions. Keys duties and responsibilities
Please send all CV and correspondence to jobs@kilbytreefarm.com.au or call Robert on (03) 98185966 Garden Maintenance If you’re a looking for a position that offers you variety, stability and plenty of over time.. then here it is for you! Our client provides outdoor maintenance to councils and private sectors across the Easter Suburbs. They are seeking a reliable and dedicated employee to join their current successful team. To apply you will need a proven work history working in a similar role within the Parks and Gardens, landscaping, turf or grounds maintenance. Your role will involve but not limited to the following duties: Tractor driving (experience essential)- mowing/slashing Ride on mower- Zero turns/front deck Operation and maintenance of garden equipment such as brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers and edger’s Tree planting and general garden maintenance MR licence (preferred but not essential) Red card/White card Traffic management AgChem certificate A certificate or qualification in Horticulture parks and gardens would be highly advantageous, however is not essential for this role. An attractive hourly rate is offered with plenty of over time to boot. Positions will require you to have steel capped boots, wet weather gear, your licence and your own reliable vehicle as most depots are not easily accessible by public transport. You must be eligible to work in To express your interest please "APPLY NOW" to:
This position requires you to have a valid AgVet/chemical users certificate, a White card and a manual drivers licence. The work will be based throughout the Knox council and surrounds. To be successful in obtaining this position you will be a suitably experienced with a proven history of weed eradication and prevention on a commercial level, ideally with a council or Property maintenance background. As you will be working autonomously you must be self motivated, reliable and punctual. This position is on a casual on going basis, 38 hour week, with potential to secure a permanent position with endless opportunity. You must have steel capped boots, wet weather gear, a manual licence and your own reliable vehicle as the depot is not easily accessible by public transport. To express your interest please "APPLY NOW" to:
OZ WATER GARDENS posted 29 January 2010 Nursery Production Team Members Enthusiastic People with a Zest to GROW And we are not only talking about water plants Are you: Then we would love to hear from you. Oz Watergardens is a market leader in the wholesale nursery industry, located in the Dandenongs (45km east of Melbourne). We seek enterprising, resourceful and energetic people to join our friendly team. We have a number of positions available from Nursery production and propagation coordinator to Nursery apprentice. They are all hands-on roles that have the opportunity to grow with the business. To find out more about these roles at Oz Watergardens, please go to the “About” and “Job Opportunities” page on our website www.ozwatergardens.com.au.
YARRA VIEW NURSERY posted 27th January 2010 Site Manager including plant production. Yarra View Nursery operates a 12 acre production nursery in Mt. Evelyn, an outer eastern Melbourne suburb. Yarra View Nursery operates as an Australian Disability Enterprise and provides employment to people with a disability. We are seeking a highly motivated Nursery Manager who is a qualified horticulturist experienced in the nursery industry, to continue the growth of the nursery by expanding sales and profitability. Information on the nursery can be found at our website: www.yvn.com.au The manager will lead an experienced team of nursery people. It is essential that the individual have sound horticultural knowledge and the ability to communicate this knowledge to customers and staff. Other essential skills for this position include: This is an opportunity for the right individual to make a positive impact on the growth of the nursery and make a positive contribution to the organisation. Salary negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience. For further information please call Peter Berthelsen on 041734 6385 or 0397370400. Please forward your resume to: or by email to: peterb@yvn.com.au SALES OFFICE ASSISTANT/MANAGER posted 22 January 2010 Paradisia Nurseries Paradisia Nurseries is seeking a full or part time sales office assistant/manager at its Narre Warren North location. Responsibilities include all aspects of sales office management from the taking of orders to the processing of invoices, freight dockets and interstate quarantine requirments. Position may also involve marketing and promotions of products to customers and handling Cash and Carry customers. Applicant will be required to have good people skills, computer knowledge and horticultural experience and be able to work in a team environment. Applications in writing to jeno@paradisia.com.au or fax (03) 9706 1425 FUSION HORTICULTURE POSITION posted 18th January 2010 This is the opportunity you have been looking for but thought you would never find! This is your chance to use your sales expertise and your knowledge of the horticultural industry to start a career in the recruitment industry. Fusion Workforce is a team of talented, passionate and dedicated individuals who have come together through a common desire to prosper and grow within a dynamic company that is fun and supportive with a culture of recognising and rewarding achievements. Fusion Horticulture focuses solely on recruitment and labour hire for the horticulture industry. We offer our clients a superior service through our expertise and dedication. Due to substantial growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to join our team. This role will be focussed on developing new business so your existing relationships and contacts within the industry will be highly regarded. You will need to have a sound knowledge of the horticulture industry and a broad understanding of the many sectors within it. Ideally you will have a qualification in horticulture or a minimum of 5 years experience working in the industry in a sales focussed role. To be successful in this position you will be a highly motivated individual with a strong passion to be successful. You will possess excellent time management skills and be able to work autonomously whilst achieving your KPI’s and sales targets. We are looking for someone who will take the bull by the horns and drive their own destiny, this role is not for an order taker but an order maker! Down to the numbers, we are offering a $60K package plus a healthy bonus structure with uncapped earning potential. We have a work environment that will ensure you are successful and we are committed to your ongoing personal and professional development. If we have sparked your interest then send me, Darren Coath, your resume via email to darrenc@fusionworkforce.com.au or fax 9767 2900. You’ve got nothing to lose except your old job! PRODUCTION MANAGER posted 13th January 2010 Speciality Trees Speciality Trees, a leading Victorian wholesale nursery, is seeking a Production Manager for its Narre Warren facility. As a progressive and growing NIASA and EcoHort® accredited company, the Production Manager will be responsible for adherence to the company’s high stock quality standards, the presentation of saleable material, production planning and trialling, as well as pest management and site development. Working closely with the Managing Director and Sales Manager, the successful candidate must be able to manage a team of people in a busy working environment and have the ability and personal attributes to liaise successfully across the business. Communication and time management skills will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will have qualifications in Horticulture and have a min 5 years experience in a similar production environment. For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Hamish Mitchell on 03 9796 8308 or send your resume to h.mitchell@specialitytrees.com.au FLOWER FARM MANAGER posted 5th January 2010 GIPPSLAND VICTORIA Established 33ha flower farm seeks to appoint a General Manager commencing in March 2010. Flower crop mix includes Proteas, Leucadendrons, Banksias, Leucospermums and a wide variety of native flowers. Essential skills for this position include:
This position is an opportunity for a hands on manager to control and operate one of Victoria’s premium wildflower growing enterprises. Further opportunity exists to be involved with some progressive plant breeding programmes on site. The position includes provision of a 4BR brick veneer house on site. Salary negotiable, depending on qualification and experience. Please forward resume to: RIVERS OF YARRAMBAT - Garden & Home position available January 2010 Garden Centre Sales Assistant We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing person for garden centre work & sales. Variable shifts including weekends. Plant knowledge and retail experience essential. Ask for David or Steven in the Garden Centre or email your resume to: david@riversofyarrambat.com. Application forms available at the Home & Giftware counter.
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