Do you want to use your horticultural skills to help combat climate change?

• Full-time, permanent position
• Located in Hazelmere W.A., near Woodbridge train station
• Opportunity to join a people-centred, environment organisation advancing environmental education, ecological restoration and community wellbeing
• Flexible work practices
• $75k annual salary + superannuation

ABOUT TRILLION TREES

Trillion Trees Australia (formerly Men of the Trees) is not-for-profit and community driven. Since 1979 we have been bringing people together to plant trees, reconnect with nature and foster a long-term appreciation for the value of trees for a healthy planet.

We deliver our mission through ecological restoration projects across WA, the creation of locally focused environmental education programs and connecting communities. Trillion Trees reconnects people with nature and fosters a love of, and respect for, the natural environment. Through volunteer engagement we regenerate the landscape to create a vibrant environment for future generations.

Our small team are driven, collaborative, passionate and adaptable.  Our Trillion Trees Australia Nursery is NGIA accredited and has delivered top quality seedlings for land restoration since 1986. The nursery grows over 200,000 native seedlings each year, through the invaluable contribution of volunteers, and dispatches them to local governments, businesses and individuals all seeking to restore the environment.

THE ROLE

The primary role of the Nursery Manager is to manage the full production process, inventory management and dispatch of native seedlings at the Trillion Trees Australia Nursery. The role involves developing the nursery’s annual planting schedule, liaising with customers and preparing financial budgets. Guidance and training to staff and volunteers across the full range of nursery tasks is required to ensure the nursery maintains its NIASA accreditation.

ABOUT YOU

You are looking to combine your knowledge and experience of horticulture and environmental restoration, with your superior skills in planning, communication and supervision, to plan and deliver our annual nursery production and sales targets. Whilst using your analytical skills to meet these targets, you will consistently promote community wellbeing by engaging and inspiring staff and a volunteer workforce.

You have cultural awareness skills and enjoy supervising and training diverse teams. You are motivated and full of enthusiasm and a genuine commitment for guiding, supporting and mentoring volunteers and staff to deliver outcomes. You are passionate about creating a positive work environment along with developing and following policies and procedures.

This role might suit you if you have demonstrated experience in: 

• Sound understanding and knowledge of the propagation of diverse native plants and the development of a growing nursery. Ideally knowledge of local West Australian native plants.
• Qualifications and/or 5+ year’s experience in horticulture or a related field.
• Strong analytical, production forecasting and stock management skills and advanced experience using Microsoft Office products and other IT software.
• Physically fit and experienced in working in outdoor situations.
• Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team, including paid staff and volunteers.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Sound understanding of OH&S requirements.
• Strong public speaking and presentations skills.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, calmly and efficiently under pressure, juggle competing tasks, and actively contribute in a team environment.

Apply

Please submit your application online by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Applications will only be considered from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.

A copy of the full Job description can be obtained by sending an email request to [email protected] using the subject line: Nursery Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Enquiries about this position can be directed to Denise True, Chief Executive Officer at [email protected].