Arborline Nursery is a major nursery in Southwest Victoria (located in Hamilton) growing forestry seedlings and cuttings for the hardwood and softwood industry as well as a range of species for farm shelter, farm forestry, riparian, wetland and re-vegetation plantings.

The nursery is a modern innovative facility propagating up to 7 million plants per annum. It was established in 2000 developing a reputation for quality plants and service.

An opportunity exists for a production manager to manage the day to day growing.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The position would entail:

• Propagating to produce plants to required specifications at despatch.
• Supervising the seeding and cutting programs; and consolidation/sorting ready for despatch.
• Planning and carrying out the irrigation, disease and pest control needs.
• Planning and maintaining of detailed growing and production records.
• Collaborating with other key staff including the Native Vegetation Grower/Co-ordinator and Maintenance Manager.
• Supervision, management and training of nursery hand staff.
• Liaising and planning growing and despatch with our forestry clients.
• Participation in and continuing development of our OHS program. 
• Reporting to the General Manager.

Experience: 

• Demonstrated propagating and growing experience.
• Ability to collaborate with key staff and supervise nursery hands.
• A keen interest in propagating and growing plants.

Qualifications:

• Horticultural qualifications at tertiary level would be looked upon favourably
• A minimum of TAFE Horticulture Cert 3 or 4 or appropriate experience
• Proficiency in spreadsheet programs and other Microsoft Office applications
• Very good written communication and numeracy skills