Greenkeeper
A Nurseryperson propagates, grows, and sells plants and landscape materials from Australian wholesale and retail nurseries, garden centres, and production nurseries.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand; the Australian gardening and landscape industry is large and growing.
Occupation list membership
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- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
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- TRATrades Recognition AustraliaVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Propagate plants from seed, cuttings, tissue culture, and division
- Care for nursery stock including watering, fertilising, and pest management
- Pot, repot, and grade nursery plants for sale or wholesale dispatch
- Advise retail customers on plant selection, growing conditions, and garden planning
Skills required
- Plant propagation and nursery production techniques
- Plant identification and care requirements across ornamentals and natives
- Irrigation system operation and fertiliser management
- Retail customer service and plant advisory skills
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate III in Nursery Operations. TRA assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on CSOL, enabling subclasses 186, 482, and 494 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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