2Ic Nursery Manager

Koala Farms are currently looking for an experienced 2IC Nursery Manager.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our high performing nursery team, to assist in growing of seedlings to support business production. 

Key duties include:

• Assist the Nursery Manager in the planning, organising and delivery of all pre-planting preparation processes through to meeting planting schedule and next stages of production. 
• Ensure the day to day tasks including seeding, growing, pest and disease management are focused on sustainable production.
• Identify and resolve any potential obstacles/disruptions through to completing pre-planting processes and raise and resolve issues with the Nursery Manager. 
• Conduct watering and chemical application as required
• Assist with the coordination of plant delivery 
• Work with the Nursery Manager, provide leadership in the performance management and development of team members
• Ensure maintenance jobs are followed up and completed
• Assist Nursery Team members in their tasks
• Ensure QA and WHS protocols are followed

The successful applicant will need:

• Previous nursery experience - a minimum of 3 years.
• Chem Cert Certificate and Forklift Licence required.
• Computer skills would be advantageous.
• Must be self-motivated and goal orientated, energetic and passionate, who takes pride in all aspects of their work and strives for excellence
• Uses initiative, thinks outside the box
• Demonstrates quality leadership skills and outstanding communication 
• Must be happy to be part of a team or to work individually
• Possess a strong work ethic and has a high degree of integrity
• Must have own transport.

About Koala Farms

We are a family-owned business and a leading producer in the horticultural industry and produce on properties in QLD in the Lockyer Valley, and the Darling Downs as well as in Bathurst NSW. We provide year-round products to chain stores and wholesale markets on the east coast of Australia.  We are committed to improving and producing high yield, quality and sustainable crops and we are dedicated to a culture supported by our values of teamwork, innovation, employee development and environmental awareness.

If you value being a part of a progressive organisation and want to build a long-term career with us, then please submit a cover letter and your resume. Successful applicants will be notified. For more information about Koala Farms please visit www.koalafarms.com.au.