Candidate Shortlist
I am genuinely passionate about horticulture especially indoor plants and have gained practical, hands-on experience through my work at Lost In Asia in Hobart, where part of my role involved caring for the restaurant’s indoor plants. This exposure helped me develop a strong understanding of general plant care, from maintaining healthy plants to identifying basic issues and ensuring they are placed in suitable environments. My marketing degree has further strengthened my communication, consistency, and time-management skills, which I am now eager to apply in a field where I see long-term growth. Across my hospitality and warehouse roles, I’ve demonstrated a strong work ethic and a reliable, disciplined approach to work. I’m highly motivated to continue expanding my horticulture knowledge and excited about the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career in the horticulture industry.
Joseph is a motivated, well-presented, and genuinely passionate candidate who has gained practical experience in plant maintenance through his previous role at a restaurant in Hobart. He brings excellent communication and time-management skills from his marketing degree, while his hospitality background highlights his ability to stay calm, organised, and customer-focused in fast-paced environments. His referees described him as a “fantastic, diligent, and capable worker,” provided examples of him proactively resolving issues, and confirmed he would be rehired without hesitation, noting there were no areas for improvement. With full-time availability, a flexible two-week notice period, the ability to drive, no conflicting commitments, strong physical capability, and a clear long-term desire to grow in the horticulture industry, Joseph stands out as a reliable, teachable, and highly driven candidate who would make an exceptional addition to any nursery team.
I am an adaptable and motivated candidate with strong communication and teamwork skills developed through roles in early childhood education and Australia Post. Working as a relief educator for five years required me to adjust quickly to different rooms, routines, and children’s needs, which strengthened my ability to learn fast and remain reliable in any setting. At Australia Post, I refined my communication by acting as the link between front-of-house staff and drivers, ensuring accurate handover of information and preventing operational issues. I work best in a supportive team environment where everyone contributes, and I’m always willing to take on extra responsibility to help my colleagues, while still being confident working independently once I understand my role. With my adaptability, strong work ethic, and desire to learn, I am eager to grow within a traineeship in horticulture and contribute positively to a new workplace.
Lachlan presents as a down-to-earth, reliable, and motivated candidate with a genuine interest in horticulture, supported by his volunteer gardening work with Puffing Billy Railway and a strong understanding of what is required. His experience at Australia Post where he was a pick packer shows his ability to work independently in fast-paced environments, with his referee's describing him as a clear communicator with an excellent work ethic, strong initiative, perfect adherence to instructions and safety protocols, and noting that he consistently demonstrated maturity beyond his years and would be rehired without hesitation. His long-term childcare experience further highlights strong adaptability, effective communication, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn, with his referee emphasising his curiosity, patience, professionalism, and ability to pick up new tasks quickly while remaining receptive to feedback. Lachlan is physically capable, comfortable with repetitive tasks, available full-time, willing to drive, and has a one-week notice period. He demonstrated a strong willingness to learn and a genuine long-term interest in a peaceful gardener or caretaker role. Overall, Lachlan is a steady, teachable, and genuinely committed candidate with the right attitude and foundational experience to thrive in a horticulture traineeship.