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Nurseryperson

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A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale, tending to their health, advising customers, and processing orders.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a nurseryperson

Get qualified to work as a nurseryperson with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Nurseryperson generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this role has decreased slightly in recent years. There are currently 5,100 people employed as a Nurseryperson in Australia compared to 5,400 five years ago. A Nurseryperson may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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To become a Nurseryperson, consider the Certificate III in Horticulture. This course covers topics including caring for nursery plants, identifying plants and maintaining plant displays. You could also enrol in a Certificate II in Production Nursery or a Certificate III in Production Horticulture.

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Nurseryperson careers

A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants available for sale. You’ll make sure plants are thriving and keep them watered and fertilised. You might provide advice to customers on plant selection and process sales transactions. A Nurseryperson might have to process large orders and arrange transport of stock.

Being a Nurseryperson requires a good knowledge of plant species and their requirements. It can involve manual labour so you’ll need to be capable of some physical work. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors so you’ll need to be ready to work in a range of weather conditions. A Nurseryperson should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate with team members, wholesale buyers and in store customers.