Details: The National Arboretum Canberra (the Arboretum) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate to fill the Senior Horticulturalist role within its Living Collection team, based at the Arboretum. The successful candidate will report directly to the Arboretum's Horticultural Manager and support a small operational team by providing technical advice regarding the maintenance and health of the Arboretum's living collection.
Within limited supervision, the Senior Horticulturalist will provide guidance and direction to the planning, implementation and review of a range of operational and project-based programs to manage the Arboretum's forests and landscaped areas.
Strong communication skills and digital aptitude are essential for this role. The successful candidate will be required to liaise at various levels across a range of areas with contractors, volunteers, external stakeholders and throughout Government, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism. The candidate will adhere to and promote the principles of Respect, Equity and Diversity (RED) framework, Work Health and Safety and uphold ACTPS values and signature behaviours to maintain a safe, healthy and fair workplace for all staff.
If you are an experienced and passionate professional in the horticulture and/or arboriculture industry who takes pride in your work and your ability to unite and motivate your team members, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Mandatory: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Horticulture and/or Arboriculture/SilvicultureCurrent driver's licenceGeneral Construction Induction (White card - CPCWHS1001) or willingness to obtain on commencementCrystalline Silica Exposure Prevention (10830NAT) or willingness to obtain on commencementAsbestos Awareness (1108NAT) or willingness to obtain on commencementHighly Desirable: Irrigation and water management experience/qualificationsMR truck driver's licencePlant operator's licencesSide by side utility vehicle/ATV licenceAQF3 chemical accreditationOther Requirements: First aid certificate or willingness to obtainDirect supervision of staffNote: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.
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