Nursery Propagation Team Member

Job Opportunity: Nursery Propagation Team Member

Location: Ellenby Tree Farm, Bullsbrook
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us
Ellenby Tree Farm is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience supplying premium trees across Perth and Australia. We are committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability, fostering strong relationships and contributing to our community.

Role Overview
Ellenby Tree Farm is looking for a motivated Propagation Team Member to support the production of high-quality trees from seed through to early development stages. This is a hands-on role focused on plant propagation, transplanting, and maintaining optimal growing conditions across our nursery.

You’ll play a key role in seed sowing, cutting propagation, plant establishment, and early-stage plant care. We’re looking for someone reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

If you enjoy practical work, structured routines, and contributing to a high-performing production team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Growing quality plants from seed for future production

• Propagating through cuttings and cloning with consistency

• Shaping and pruning trees to bring out their best form

• Setting up staking and support for strong, healthy growth

• Keeping nursery clean, weed-free and thriving

• Apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers safely and accurately

• Working as part of a high-performing team to deliver top-quality trees

Requirements

• Proven experience in horticulture or a related field

• Strong knowledge of plant propagation and nursery practices

• Chemical handling certification (AusChem or ChemCert preferred)

• Solid understanding of plant care, pruning, and horticultural standards

• High attention to detail with a focus on quality outcomes

• Physically fit and capable of repetitive, hands-on work

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities and seasonal demands

• Able to work independently with a positive, reliable attitude

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits.

• Dynamic outdoor work environment.

• Supportive team with growth opportunities.

If you're passionate about hands-on work and enjoy being outside, apply today!