Nursery Assistant

CERES NURSERY is no ordinary not-for-profit

CERES Nursery opened in 1996, specialising in food plants, indigenous species, Australian natives, and specialist plants. The nursery is very popular within the community and is setting a standard in providing an alternative to the mainstream nursery industry. The nursery is accredited with Sustainable Gardening Australia. CERES Nursery has an emphasis on excellent customer service and horticultural integrity. CERES Nursery is committed to sustainable horticulture guided by the ethics and principles of Permaculture and organic gardening practices.

Where you come in

The primary aim of the nursery assistant position is to support the nursery manager and nursery staff to assist in the maintenance and development of the CERES nursery. This position will necessitate general duties of the nursery, a high level of customer service, stock management, administrative tasks, and a commitment to the nursery’s viability. The successful applicant has the opportunity to be part of a unique and dynamic enterprise.

YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT BY

- Assisting customers with garden advice and horticultural knowledge
- Research and consolidate horticultural knowledge on an ongoing basis
- Assist CERES visitors with general enquiries or directions
- Participate in the daily maintenance and display of all nursery plant stock
- Contributing to a positive, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere in the nursery and helping to maintain staff morale and focus

THIS ROLE REQUIRES

- Extensive knowledge and experience within the retail nursery industry including excellent customer service skills
- Excellent general plant knowledge, including; food plants, indigenous and Australian native plants
- Must be physically fit and have the capacity to perform physically demanding tasks as required, including manually unloading soils and mulches, and working outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainable and organic horticultural practices
- Knowledge and interest in Permaculture principles.

Working at CERES and is more than just a job

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes you will have access to:
• Collaborative, values-centred and highly supportive team environment
• Access to all CERES’ unique environments including the park with strong links to the environment and community
• Generous staff discounts across many CERES enterprises and products including educational programs and café purchases at Merri Café.

We’d love to hear from you Please submit your cover letter addressing the Person Specifications in the Position Description and Resume as one document.

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At CERES we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, culture and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making CERES a great place to work. We actively encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with a disability and others to apply.

CERES Child Safe standards

- In line with the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safety Standards) Act 2015, CERES is committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards, to the best of its abilities and resources.
- CERES Upholds itself as an organisation committed to the right to survival, protection, development, participation and empowerment of all children and young people.
- Is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, young people and children and young people from culturally diverse and/or linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and to providing a safe environment for children and young people with a disability.

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