Job Vacancy: Team Leader Botanic Gardens

The role: exciting, varied and full of opportunity! The ideal candidate will take the lead in the high-level horticultural aspects of the Gardens.

Duties include:

  • Leading and co-ordinating small teams of experienced gardeners
  • Providing advice and recommendations to the Curator
  • Implementing, monitoring and maintaining horticultural management strategies
  • Continuing the progression and ongoing development of the database systems
  • Building excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders.

The applicant:

Needs to be a passionate horticulturalist with the desire to see their skill set expanded and boundaries pushed. No laurels to rest on - with development of the facility an ongoing program the applicant should view their career in a similar vein. An understanding that working within a premier community facility requires high standards of customer service and delivery should go without saying.

The essential nutrients:

  • Diploma in Horticulture with extensive Horticulture experience
  • High level of technical knowledge in relation to botanical identification and collection management.
  • Knowledge of Qld Natives a real plus
  • Excellent knowledge of WHS requirements relating to horticulture combined with an excellent safety record

Other desirable nutrients:

  • QLD ‘MR’ Class Drivers Licence
  • General Construction Safety ‘White/Blue’ Card
  • Working with Children Blue Card
  • Supervisory experience

Applicants must have good oral, written and numeracy skills, excellent computer skills and competency in using Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in supervising staff with the ability to prioritise and organise tasks effectively is also essential.

For more information on the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, please visit: www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au

For a position description and information on how to apply please visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/careers

Salary & benefits package:

  • Base salary range from $65,390 - $72,231 + applicable allowances
  • Up to 18% superannuation
  • Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • 9 day fortnight
  • All PPE/Uniforms provided
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • MRC Lifestyle benefits discount scheme membership
  • Active social clubs

Applications close:

June 16, 2016

Contact: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Phone: (07) 4952 7300

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