Melbourne’s #1 provider of temporary horticulture staff
Sidekicker connects thousands of horticulture businesses in Melbourne with top-tier temporary maintenance staff, machine operators and more every year.
10,000+ customers
1.5m+ shifts completed
95% fill rate
We have thousands of horticulture staff in Melbourne ready to go
Nursery Maintenance Staff
Propagation Assistant
Potting Staff
Machine Operator
Production Worker
Nursery Maintenance Staff
$512
Propagation Assistant
$420
Potting Staff
$476
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Nursery Maintenance Staff
$512
Propagation Assistant
$420
Potting Staff
$476
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Nursery Maintenance Staff
$512
Propagation Assistant
$420
Potting Staff
$476
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Experienced, productive & reliable horticulture staff
Thorough screening
Our rigorous screening process ensures each Sidekick passes interviews, document checks, OH&S standards, and tailored inductions. From nursery staff to machine workers, our process guarantees you get top-notch staff.
Accountability through profiles
Unlike traditional horticulture staffing agencies in Melbourne, you choose who works for you. Our Sidekicks are rated and reviewed after each shift, with reliability scores and experience displayed on their profiles.
Talent pools driving retention
Create talent pools with your favourite Sidekicks and assign shifts directly to them, ensuring consistent, reliable staff.
Quick and user-friendly
Leading fill rates for horticulture
Need a temporary nursery assistant right away? No problem! Make a request any time, and it’s instantly sent to available Sidekicks, ensuring our fill rates are faster than traditional horticulture staffing agencies in Melbourne.
You’re in control
Select Sidekicks from available horticulture staff in Melbourne or let our system do it for you.
Continuous local support
Our local support team is there for you 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to help whenever needed.
More value for lower cost
Save 30% on horticulture staffing fees
Unlike typical horticulture staffing agencies in Melbourne, we don’t operate a branch network or depend on recruiters to meet your needs. Our commitment to innovation allows us to pass cost savings to you.
Decide your rates
Our pricing engine lets you control how much you’re paying for your horticulture staff.
Enhanced compliance
Digital compliance systems ensure your staff are qualified, safe to work, and paid correctly.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
The attitude of staff is so good, and their ability to pick up tasks quickly ensures we maintain high productivity. We can also control who works for us and easily rehire the same staff over and over.
Mansfields
Sidekicker services businesses in a growing number of cities across Australia
See it yourself
Sidekicker empowers local horticulture businesses in Melbourne to meet shifting staffing demands by offering an exceptional workforce, advanced tools, real-time data, and insights.
Sidekicker brings a new way of hirng that gives us flexibility and control and makes it so simple to get great workers.
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Sidekicker offers an amazingly innovative staffing solution that brings the latest technology to nurseries big and small
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“Sidekicker is so invested in the quality of their people. The attitude of staff was so positive"
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Case studies
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a permanent hire option?
Yes, our smarthire product allows you to try out Sidekicks and offer a permanent role at significant reductions compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How does pricing work?
Sidekicker charges a service fee on top of the hourly rate to the worker, superannuation and other statutory charges. Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request.If you have large or recurring needs we can offer custom pricing. We often find we can save our customers up to 30% compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How do you pre-screen staff?
All temporary staff are screened by our specialist onboarding team and must create a detailed profile listing their experience and any certifications. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency you are able to see all of this information before accepting them onto your premise.