NURSERY PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Full time

Location: GT Forests Office, Mt Gambier, SA, AUS

Applications close: 1 November 2026

We are looking for a Nursery Production Operator to join our Green Triangle Forests Team at our Glencoe Nursery, supporting the safe and efficient production of quality seedlings and cuttings.

The Role As a Nursery Production Operator, you will undertake a broad range of nursery production activities, including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, grading and dispatch. You’ll also operate and maintain machinery and equipment, assist with site maintenance and work alongside employees and contractors to achieve production, quality and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake nursery production activities including propagation, sowing, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, stock movement, lifting, grading and dispatch.
• Safely operate tractors, forklifts, nursery machinery and other plant and equipment, including completing pre-start inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Monitor crop quality and help identify plant health, pest, disease and production issues.
• Work collaboratively with employees, contractors and seasonal workers to meet production schedules, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Assist with nursery infrastructure, irrigation systems, equipment and general site maintenance.
• Support and provide guidance to others when required and contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and operational efficiency.
• Participate in fire readiness and response activities as required.

Ideally You Will Have

• Experience or qualifications in nursery operations, horticulture, agriculture or a comparable production environment.
• Experience safely operating tractors, forklifts, machinery or equipment associated with nursery or agricultural operations.
• A strong commitment to safety, with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to guide and support others.
• An interest in developing your knowledge of nursery production, crop management and plant health. Competency using technology including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• A current Australian driver’s licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licence. Forklift, heavy vehicle, chemical handling, machinery operation or other relevant licences or tickets will be highly regarded.
• Experience in firefighting activities, or a willingness to undertake training and participate in fire readiness and response activities.

To find out more about this role, contact Mae Steele, Senior HR Advisor on 0439 089 483.

To Apply Email [email protected] indicating that you’re applying for the Nursery Production Operator role and include cover letter and current resume.