About the Industry

The Victorian nursery industry employs more than 50,000 people, who in their daily lives help create a better environment. They hold positions ranging from managing directors to researchers, retailers, sales, growers and propagators. They spend their days making a difference.

The nursery industry helps make the world a greener place. But it’s not just about growing plants, it’s also about running a successful business.

The nursery industry is part of the fastest growing sector within agriculture. Horticulture in Australia is a $5.2 billion industry, with exports worth more than $775 million in 2003. The career opportunities are countless and include:

• Nursery owners
• Managers
• Plant propagators
• Plant growers
• Nursery supervisors
• Sales
• Researchers
• Industry development officers
• Consultants
• Teachers and lecturers
• Plant collectors
• Technical roles
• Media
• Nursery labourers & general hands
• Graphic designers