Nursery Person – Team Leader

About the role This is a hands-on horticultural position for an experienced nursery professional who can work confidently and independently across all aspects of commercial nursery production while also leading, supporting and training a small team of nursery staff. The Nursery Person – Team Leader will report directly to the Managing Director of Fruitscapes and will play an important role in maintaining the quality, productivity and efficient day-to-day operation of the nursery operations. Key responsibilities Preparing propagation media, growing mixes, fertilisers, pots, trays and containers for commercial plant production. Propagating nursery stock using seed, cuttings, budding, grafting and other recognised nursery propagation techniques. Undertaking grafting activities, rootstock preparation and post-grafting care. Potting, transplanting, spacing, re-potting and maintaining nursery stock throughout all stages of production. Monitoring irrigation, plant nutrition and environmental conditions to maintain healthy plant growth and production quality. Identifying pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and plant disorders and implementing appropriate treatment strategies in accordance with workplace procedures. Pruning, training, staking and maintaining fruit trees and nursery stock to commercial production standards. Operating nursery tools, equipment and irrigation systems safely and effectively. Selecting, grading, labeling and preparing nursery stock for wholesale and retail orders and dispatch. Leading a small team of nursery staff and providing day-to-day guidance, support and practical training. About you Certificate IV in Horticulture or above, or an equivalent relevant horticultural qualification. A minimum of two years' relevant practical experience in a similar commercial nursery or horticultural production role. Demonstrated practical experience in plant propagation, including grafting and/or budding. Sound knowledge of plant health, nutrition, irrigation, growing media, pest and disease management and commercial nursery production. Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative in day-to-day nursery operations. The ability to lead, support and provide practical training to a small nursery team. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high production and plant-quality standards. Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills. A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and quality assurance procedures. The physical capacity to undertake hands-on nursery work in an outdoor environment. About us Fruitscapes Nursery is a family-owned commercial fruit tree nursery and orchard based in Woombye on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast. We specialise in the propagation and production of high-quality fruit trees and edible plants for wholesale and retail markets throughout Australia.