Permanent | Full time | Lancefield

Production nurseries

The Field Team Leader plays a critical leadership role in coordinating daily nursery operations, leading and developing the nursery team, and ensuring the production, maintenance and dispatch of high-quality tree stock that meets the standards of Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery. The role is responsible for planning and prioritising work activities, supervising staff, maintaining plant health and production quality, managing inventory and resources, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and coordinate the nursery production team to achieve operational objectives and maintain a positive workplace culture
  • Allocate staff and resources to daily and weekly priorities
  • Conduct weekly toolbox meetings and daily team briefings
  • Monitor productivity and provide coaching and feedback
  • Support employee development, training and performance management
  • Plan and coordinate potting, pruning, blocking-up and maintenance programs
  • Monitor production targets and labour requirements
  • Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout production processes
  • Monitor stock for pests, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and environmental stress
  • Maintain healthy nursery stock through effective plant health monitoring, biosecurity and quality assurance processes

About you

  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Ability to foster a safe, respectful and collaborative team environment
  • Experience in team leadership and workforce coordination
  • Knowledge of nursery production processes and plant health management
  • Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
  • Experience with inventory and resource management
  • Commitment to work health and safety practices
  • Ability to lead by example in safe work practices

Required:

  • A current Australian driver’s license
  • Able to work permanently in Australia

Closing date

30 September 2026


How to apply

How to apply:

Application must include:

  • Cover letter
  • Up to date resume
  • Suburb of residence
  • Two contactable references

Please send to Damien.choate@advancedtrees.com.au

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