Production & Dispatch Horticulture Trainee Role's (Certificate III In Horticulture) 🌱

Start Your Horticulture Career With One Of Australia's Leading Wholesale Plant Growers!

Are you looking to build a rewarding, long-term career in horticulture while getting paid to learn?

Future1st is partnering with one of Australia's leading wholesale plant growers for four motivated Horticulture Trainees to complete a Certificate III in Horticulture while working full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nursery that develops and breeds new plant varieties, supplies major retailers including Bunnings, and exports premium plants internationally. With a supportive team, structured on-the-job training, and genuine career pathways, you'll gain valuable industry experience from day one.

Whether you're just starting your career, looking for a fresh direction, returning to the workforce, or simply passionate about working outdoors, we'd love to hear from you. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the perfect opportunity to build a long-term career in horticulture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing potting media and containers ready for planting seeds, tissue cultures and cuttings
• Routinely monitoring plants to ensure healthy growth and checking for weed, insect, disease and fertilizer problems, along with watering as required
• Working with machinery in our Greenhouse Production areas for potting and propagating
• Working alongside a fast-paced production line preparing plants for dispatch
• Picking and preparing orders with accuracy and care.
• Assisting other nursery teams involved in the production stage of plants as required

Working Hours

• Full-time (38 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday
• Early starts depending on the team:
  • Dispatch Team: From 7:00 AM - 4.00PM
  • Propagation Team: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Four-day work week may be available depending on operational requirements

• Minimal overtime

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What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who enjoy practical work and are eager to build a career in the horticulture industry.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A genuine interest in plants and horticulture
• A positive attitude and strong willingness to learn
• Good physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
• The ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong teamwork, reliability and punctuality
• A willingness to follow workplace health and safety procedures

Requirements:

• Must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident
• MUST HAVE Driving License and a car.  
• Willing to complete a 12-month accredited Tafe course online.
• Ability to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to learn, passionate and driven

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you're passionate about horticulture and looking for a hands-on role with room to grow– APPLY NOW!

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