Job Description: Retail Nursery Worker
Position Title: Retail Nursery Worker
Employment Type: Casual
Reports To: Nursery Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a friendly and motivated Retail Nursery Worker to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who loves plants, enjoys engaging with customers, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll be the face of our nursery, assisting customers with plant selection, maintaining retail displays, and ensuring the nursery space is welcoming, tidy, and inspiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service
• Greet and assist customers with plant selection, gardening advice, and product information.
• Provide tailored recommendations on plant care, soil, pots, and garden solutions.
• Process sales efficiently at the point of sale (POS) system.
• Retail & Stock Management
• Merchandise plants, pots, and garden products to create attractive, shopable displays.
• Assist with stock rotation, unpacking deliveries, and restocking shelves.
• Maintain accurate pricing and product signage.
• Nursery Care
• Water, prune, and maintain plant stock to keep products in optimal condition.
• Monitor plant health and report issues such as pests, disease, or damage.
• Assist with general nursery upkeep including cleaning, sweeping, and maintaining display areas.
• Teamwork & Safety
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to deliver excellent service.
• Follow safe work practices when handling plants, tools, and equipment.
• Support special events, workshops, or promotions when required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for plants, gardening, and outdoor living.
• Ability to work in a physically active role (lifting, bending, standing).
• Attention to detail in plant care and merchandising.
• Basic computer/POS knowledge preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous retail, hospitality, or nursery/garden experience desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of horticulture, gardening, or willingness to learn on the job.

Pay & Benefits

• Paid in line with the Nursery Award 2020, with applicable casual loadings.
• Staff discounts on plants and garden products.
• Opportunity to learn horticultural skills and grow with the business.

Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chandler QLD 4155: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Customer Service
• Greet and assist customers with plant selection, gardening advice, and product information.
• Provide tailored recommendations on plant care, soil, pots, and garden solutions.
• Process sales efficiently at the point of sale (POS) system.
• Retail & Stock Management
• Merchandise plants, pots, and garden products to create attractive, shopable displays.
• Assist with stock rotation, unpacking deliveries, and restocking shelves.
• Maintain accurate pricing and product signage.
• Nursery Care
• Water, prune, and maintain plant stock to keep products in optimal condition.
• Monitor plant health and report issues such as pests, disease, or damage.
• Assist with general nursery upkeep including cleaning, sweeping, and maintaining display areas.
• Teamwork & Safety
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to deliver excellent service.
• Follow safe work practices when handling plants, tools, and equipment.
• Support special events, workshops, or promotions when required