Job Description

About Flavorite

At Flavorite, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute, and supply high-quality produce both nationally and internationally, driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation. The driving force behind our story is our people. With over 1,200 team members across our sites, we’re passionate about supporting personal growth and career development. Our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way. We foster a safe, inclusive, and connected environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute and grow alongside us. We invest in innovation, growth, and most importantly, our people!

What you will be doing and delivering

As the Nursery Leading Hand, you will be based at our Warragul site, reporting to the Senior Grower – Nursery. You will play a key role in supporting the coordination of nursery operations by leading day-to-day activities, ensuring high-quality crop establishment, and maintaining efficient, safe and productive nursery operations. Working closely with the Nursery Grower and operational teams, you will support production targets, coach team members and contribute to the successful delivery of Flavorite's nursery program.

Key deliverables:

• Support the coordination of daily nursery activities, providing guidance and training to team members while maintaining a safe, collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Complete and oversee crop establishment activities including sowing, grafting, staking, clipping, dispatch, plant trials and other nursery operations to meet quality and production targets.
• Monitor crop health, maintain nursery hygiene and biosecurity standards, and ensure nursery equipment and tools are available, maintained and operated safely.
• Assist with production planning, workforce scheduling, stock recording and accurate completion of nursery documentation and operational records.
• Contribute to a safe workplace by following health and safety procedures, reporting hazards and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the role

Qualifications:

• Current Forklift Licence (desirable).

Experience:

• Experience working in horticulture, agriculture, greenhouse or nursery operations.
• Previous experience leading, coaching or training team members is highly regarded.
• Experience undertaking crop establishment activities or similar production tasks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and following safe work procedures.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of nursery operations, crop establishment techniques and plant handling practices.
• Ability to operate nursery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality standards and complete accurate records.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, hygiene and biosecurity practices.
• Ability to work effectively within a team while coordinating daily operational priorities.

Why join Flavorite? 

At Flavorite, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

Our Perks & Benefits

• Retail Perks: Save on hundreds of everyday items, including groceries, fuel, movie tickets, homewares, electronics and more through exclusive discounts.
• Wellness Discounts: Access a variety of offers to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being, plus helpful resources on topics like budgeting, saving for your first home, and improving sleep.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy savings on health insurance, gym memberships, superannuation, and home loans, with easy access to our wellness resources and discounts.
• Fresh Produce Giveaways: Regular team giveaways of fresh produce at our farm sites
• Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate service anniversaries, special milestones, and team achievements with recognition and rewards.

We’re growing. That means you can too. 

We’re expanding beyond 100 hectares in the next five years and we’re growing careers just as fast. Whether you're upskilling, stepping up, or chasing new goals, we’re here to grow with you.

We’re Serious About Sustainability. 

With over 30 years of growing experience, we set ourselves apart by our flavour and sustainability through our greenhouse-grown produce and our investment in cutting-edge technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Flavorite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Please note:

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the right to work in Australia. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.