Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT Limited

About the Industry

The Australian nursery industry employs more than 45,000 people, who in their daily lives help create a better environment.  They hold positions ranging from managing directors to researchers, sales people, growers and propagators.  They spend their days making a difference.

The nursery industry helps make the world a greener place.  But it is not just about growing plants, it is also about running a successful business.

The nursery industry is one of the fastest growing sectors within agriculture.  Horticulture in Australia is a $5.2 billion industry, with exports worth more than $775 million in 2003.  The career opportunities are countless and include:

• Nursery owners
• Managers
• Plant Propagators
• Plant growers
• Nursery supervisors
• Salespeople
• Researchers
• Industry Development officers
• Consultants
• Teachers and lecturers
• Plant collectors
• Technical roles
• Media
• Nursery labourers and general hands
• Graphic designers