Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 849543
Location: 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Nursery Assistant works within State Flora's production nursery located in Murray Bridge. The role is involved in all nursery propagation activities and assists with the overall upkeep of the nursery grounds and equipment to ensure that nursery plants, products and services are presented, maintained and delivered to the highest standards.

Key Role Outcomes:

• Expert knowledge and skills are utilised to deliver effective propagation services to ensure the continued success of State Flora productions.
• Nursery propagation activities including potting, picking out, preparing cuttings, sorting and packing plants for orders are conducted to quality standards to contribute to the efficiency of the nursery's production service.
• Contributes to the production team through implementation of the weekly cutting schedule and when required, the guidance of staff during bulk cuttings.
• Expertly selecting cuttings and preparing to ensure nursery plants are presented, maintained and delivered to the highest standards as required due to seasonal demand.
• The hygiene, watering and application of pesticides scheduled for cuttings and plant stocks is reviewed and maintained, to ensure a quality, efficient service and product.
• The nursery grounds are maintained through the implementation of basic repairs, including irrigation systems, assists in maintaining, pruning and the planting of garden beds and stock plant beds.
• Feral pest control is managed on the nursery site, including baiting of rabbits on site, to ensure the nursery's production service remains effective.
• Cooperative working relationships are fostered and maintained with all team members located in Murray Bridge, other State Flora staff, volunteers and special interest groups.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Ongoing 

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• May be required to work outside normal hours including on weekends.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: 
GSE4 $1,220.69 min - $1,233.35 max per week 

Enquiries to:
Jemma Pilgrim, team Leader Commercial Services
jemma.pilgrim@sa.gov.au
Ph: (08) 7424 5848

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 12/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description GSE4 Senior Nursery Assistant.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.