Permanent | Full time | Heatherton

Production nurseries

As an Assistant Grower, you will play a crucial role to cultivate healthy, vibrant plants. You will be responsible for overseeing the growth of a wide variety of plant species.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement plant care strategies, including watering, fertilising, and pest control
  • Monitor and maintain optimal growing conditions, including temperature, humidity, and light levels
  • Troubleshoot and address plant health issues promptly
  • Stay updated on the latest horticultural techniques and trends
  • Ensure the highest standards of plant quality and presentation
  • Growing excellent quality plants

Qualifications:

  • Some experience as a grower but with a willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of plant biology and growth requirements
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail and a passion for precision
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Spray certificate would be preferable

Dans Plants is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re ready to take your plant-growing expertise to the next level and be a part of our mission to deliver high quality plants to our customers, please apply.

About Us:

Dans Plants is on of the largest wholesale nurseries in Australia, dedicated
– to providing high quality plants to our valued customers, with a strong commitment
– to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Closing date

13 December 2024


How to apply

Submit your resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience:

“At 15, I took a leap to begin a career in horticulture and never looked back. It’s an industry full of variety and opportunity.”

Bonnie-Marie Barnsley
Horticulturist and TV presenter

“I’m coming towards the end of my apprenticeship, and have loved every second. Doing what you enjoy makes you look forward to work every day.”

Mani Swift
End-to-End Grower, Ball Australia

“I have a degree in computer engineering but wanted something different. Studying horticulture, I nurtured my passion with help from mentors. Now every day is different.”

Chintin Shah
Nursery Manager, Wrights Nursery

“Now that I’ve completed my traineeship in arboriculture, I spend my days pruning for keen home gardeners. It’s so rewarding knowing which tree species I’m working with and to always be learning something new about them.”

Amanda Woodhams
Climbing and Consulting Arborist, Botanic Projects

“A keen interest in plants led me into the industry. It has sent me all over the world and introduced me to amazing technologies, people and places.”

Ben Scoble
General Manager, Speciality Trees

“The turf and horticulture industry has such a fantastic team culture, encouraging growth in individuals and celebrating diversity. I love being able to work with a natural product and feeling good about my job every day.”

Candice Fisher
Head of Marketing, Lilydale Instant Lawn

“Since starting as an apprentice gardener 21 years ago, my career has taken many exciting twists and turns. Creating new parks and streetscapes for the community has been the most rewarding over the years.”

David Da Silva
Arboriculture Manager, Victoria Racing Club

“The horticulture industry has given me an amazing career that aligns perfectly with my passion for sustainability. I’ve been introduced to a supportive network of like-minded individuals who inspire me to make meaningful contributions and drive the industry forward.”

Elliott​ Akintola
Agronomist and Category Manager, Plant Health and Protection

“Working in marketing for the horticultural and agricultural industry has been a fantastic eye-opening experience. I love the people I get to work with and the passion we have for what we get to do for the community.”

Emma D’Argenio
Marketing Coordinator, Hort & Ag, Seasol International

Horticulture gives me a wonderful sense of purpose and makes me feel like I am a part of something bigger. There is always something new to learn and spending my days working with plants and surrounded by greenery is incredibly rewarding.”

Marian Scott
Product Manager Plants, The Diggers Club

“The horticulture industry provides a great platform to harness technology to solve novel and complex problems, and growers are employing state-of-the-art equipment to make this happen. I love being a part of that.”

Michael Bednarz
Chief Operating Officer, Powerplants

“Since taking my Apprenticeship in 2017 the horticultural industry has provided me with so many opportunities to up-skill, explore pathways, and grow.”

Ruby Gedye
Independent Nursery’s Territory Sales Manager, Haar’s Nursery

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