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Nursery Coordinator – Landsborough
About Barung Landcare
For over 30 years, Barung Landcare has united individuals passionate about sustaining and caring for the stunning natural environment of the Blackall Range and surrounding regions.
The Sunshine Coast is home to an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna, including over 10% of Australia’s native plant species. As one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, it is vital to preserve and regenerate these natural areas in the face of ongoing environmental challenges, including climate change.
Barung Landcare contributes to this mission through its well-established wholesale and retail native plant nursery, community education programs, and essential bush regeneration services. Join our dedicated team in helping create a sustainable and biodiverse future for the Sunshine Coast.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Barung Landcare Nursery in Landsborough. This role involves managing plant propagation, nursery infrastructure, supervising volunteers, and ensuring the efficient production of high-quality, locally endemic native plants for wholesale and retail clients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of local plants and forest types, experience working in horticulture or a related field, excellent organisational skills, commitment to the environment and a strong work ethic. This is a full time role, however there is some flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the production of native plants, including seed collection, propagation and stock management.
- Maintain high standards of plant health, hygiene, and pest management.
- Oversee stock levels, inventory management, and nursery equipment maintenance.
- Develop and implement propagation schedules to meet client needs and deadlines.
- Supervise and support volunteers, ensuring tasks are performed safely and efficiently.
- Liaise with wholesale and retail clients to fulfill orders and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure the nursery grounds and facilities are maintained to a safe and professional standard.
- Keep accurate records of plant production, sales, and volunteer contributions.
About You
- Proven experience in horticulture, native plant propagation, or nursery operations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, particularly in a volunteer-based setting.
- Passion for environmental conservation and native ecosystems.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of pest and disease management in nurseries.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Relevant qualifications in horticulture, conservation, or land management (preferred).
What We Offer
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and local community.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The chance to work with a wide range of endemic native plant species.
- Professional development opportunities in landcare and conservation.
- Join Barung Landcare and help shape a sustainable and biodiverse future for the Sunshine Coast!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a concise cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and your suitability for the role and email to info@barunglandcare.org.au
First round of shortlisting and interviews will begin Friday 14th February, the applications end at 5pm on Friday 28th February.
For any inquiries, contact info@barunglandcare.org.au
VOLUNTEER Opportunities
Current Vacancies
Barung Landcare Management Committee
The Barung Landcare Management Committee is currently seeking new members to join the management committee.
The Barung Landcare Management Committee sets the vision and the purpose for the organisation, and oversees, guides and supports the direction of the Barung Landcare team.
We are seeking people with the following qualities, skills and values (but not limited to):
- Passion for the environment
- Passion for working with community
- Understanding of business operations
- Understanding of environmental conservation / natural resource management
- Understanding of fundraising
- Previous experience on a committee or a board
- Collaborative spirit
- Open-minded
If you are interested in joining the Barung Landcare Management committee, please email president@barunglandcare.org.au
General Volunteering
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the environment and community, build social connections and improve your own physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Volunteering at Barung is an experience in both helping and learning.
Barung Landcare operates with a small team of paid staff, and a large number of invaluable volunteers.
By joining as a volunteer you can support Barung Landcare’s mission in helping the environment, learn about native Australian plants and ecosystems, gain valuable skills in raising native plants from seeds, and meet like-minded people with an interest in maintaining our environment.
We welcome a range of skills, experience and interests to the team, so let us know a little about yourself and your interests by filling out the below Volunteer Registration Form.
Barung Landcare offers a number of pathways for the community to participate in Landcare through our various volunteer programs. These include (but are not limited to):
- Carrying out seed collections
- Volunteering at the native nursery
- Helping with tree planting and weed maintenance at our site at the Maleny Community Precinct
- Helping to run community information stalls about Barung Landcare
- Fundraising activities
- The Maleny Wood Expo
All activities undertaken through volunteering with Barung Landcare are covered by Public Liability Insurance.
It is essential for Barung Landcare to be aware of volunteer personal details to ensure that you are able to effectively participate in the scheduled activities within the organisation without unnecessary risk to your own health or that of other staff and participants. New volunteers please complete the Barung Volunteer Form.
For enquiries about volunteering for Barung activities, send an email to info@barunglandcare.org.au or phone 07 5494 3151.