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Byron Bay Herb Nursery was established and exists for the principal purpose of providing valued, stable and wage generating employment for people with a disability.

Nursery team leader (applications closed)

Please send applications via Seek or direct to info@byronherbs.com.au by 9.00am Mon 31st August 2026. 

Applicants MUST address ALL the listed criteria below and attach a copy of your current resume which MUST include two phone referees including your current employer if possible.

Essential Criteria

·         Cert III in Horticulture or higher

·         Strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience

·         Disability support training including personal care or willingness to undertake

·         Experience supervising staff and working in a team based culture including contributing to team based decision making

·         Personal qualities: people-and-plants person who is calm, grounded and can lead by example,

·         Admin experience

·         Demonstrated passion and commitment to providing people with a disability real options for employment

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to connect with clients

·         Current Driver’s Licence

·         Current First Aid Certificate with CPR or willingness to complete

·         Current NDIS Clearance screening check or willingness to complete

·         Own reliable transport and comprehensive insurance

Desirable Criteria

·         Disability sector experience

·         Plant nursery experience

·         Willingness to promote and advocate for the nursery and its workers in the wider community

The successful person

To be successful in the role, you will be a people and plants person with experience supervising staff and working in a team based culture. You will have a desire to inspire and lead people with the ability to achieve team outcomes in a fast paced and challenging team environment. 

The Role

As our Nursery Team Leader, you will oversee plant propagation planning and scheduling and lead a team of support staff and nursery hands living with a disability. You will be part of a dynamic team that has a positive impact on clients and communities. 

Key duties include:

·         Supervise, support and work with other disability support staff, accommodating workflows while still being willing to make decisions and provide direction where needed including running regular check-ins and meetings

·         Oversee plant propagation planning and scheduling including monitoring stock levels and quality control

·         Supervise plant nutrition, the treatment of plant pests and diseases and oversee stock maintenance

·         Supervise the ordering and purchase of product inputs while adhering to budget allocations,

·         Hands-on support role including assisting participants with personal care and managing challenging behaviours

·         Supervision of the handling of shift notes, progress notes and monitoring the progress of participant goals and the effectiveness of their supports

·         Be active in advocating the rights of people with a disability

·         Communicating with team members, family members, advocates and other support services

·         Ensure risk and health and safety policies, procedures, regulations and legislation are adhered to including maintaining nursery quarterly safety checklist, material safety data sheets & safe work method statements.

·         Ensure that supports are provided in accordance with the National Disability Service Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct and other relevant legislation

·         Supervising the orientation and induction of new employees, volunteers and work experience placements

·         Explore new markets and liaise regularly with existing customers, packing and delivering orders, sometimes using your own vehicle

·         Assist manager with admin duties such as banking.

Hours & Remuneration

·         up to 45 hours per fortnight

·         Roster: Tuesdays 8.00am - 4.30pm (Week1), 8.00am - 3.30pm (Week2), Wednesdays 8.30am - 4.30pm (Week 1 & 2) & Fridays 8.00am - 3.30pm (Week1) 8.00am - 4.30pm (Week2)

·         Level 4 SCHADS Award. $58.38 p/hour (casual rate including 25% loading)

·         Salary packaging available of up $16,000 per annum tax free

·         6 month probation period  

Benefits
• salary packaging
• being part of a supporting collaborative team that values your input
• desirable location

Nursery Hand (no vacancy)

To apply for this position you must have a disability and have approved NDIS funding for supported employment or be eligible for NDIS employment funding.

Duties Include: planting seeds, planting cuttings, potting on, labeling stock, pruning, making potting mix & customer service.

Before you can get a job as a Nursery Hand at Byron Bay Herb Nursery you will need to:

• Have approved NDIS funding for supported employment or be eligible for NDIS employment funding.

• Have a disability and require ongoing support to work

• Want to work in a nursery

• Be able to learn about nursery skills

• Get on with co-workers

• Be able to lift things like plants, trolleys, etc.

• Be able to look after yourself

• Be able to catch transport to work independently e.g Taxi

For more information please contact the Nursery Manager on (02) 66 855109 or via our contact form below.

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