Parks Operations Nursery Ganger 

Salary: $53,520.11 per annum 

Reference Number: 11385 

Close Date: Friday 2 March 2018 

• Full-time Permanent Position
• Great Location - Botanic Gardens
• 9 day fortnight work roster
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Uniform provided
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position  

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, is a tropical paradise where you can explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture.   

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Ganger to join us now! 

The primary function of this role is to maintain and manage the Cairns Botanic Gardens potted collection and display houses to an industry standard appropriate to a high profile Botanic Garden.  This role is a leading hand position who will work the Nursery Team Member & casual staff and provide training and assistance to the "Friends of the Gardens" gardeners. 

General duties & responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Collect seed and maintain seed bank collection point for species delivered through the nurseries, plant propagation, plant identification, operating irrigation systems, pest & disease management, pruning plants / trees, spraying, maintaining plant records register and labels, general labouring, weeding & trimming.  

As well as being qualified, the person we are seeking must be friendly, love learning and teaching and have a passion for plants.

To be considered for this role you must have:- 

• Certificate 3 minimum in Horticulture (Nursery Stream) or related discipline commensurate with the position.
• Current MR Class drivers licence
• White Card (General Safety Construction).
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in the production and maintenance of a diverse range of tropical plant families.
• High degree of skill relating to identification, lifecycle and habitat of tropical plants.
• Experience with automated irrigation/misting systems and nursery industry machinery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and practical experience in plant propagation, pest and disease management, tree pruning and horticultural and agricultural chemical application relating to the nursery trade.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Issues relevant to Nursery and Horticultural Maintenance Activities.
• Demonstrated effective people management skills specifically in the areas of dealing with staff supervision, leadership, motivation and team building with an emphasis on open communications.
• Highly motivated and able to work unsupervised at times.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sound, professional and responsive working relationships specifically in the areas of dealing with the public and an emphasis on providing quality customer service with a “Can Do” attitude.
• An understanding of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO).

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by clicking on the Position Description below, select on "Open" to download the attachment.  

How to Apply:  

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:  

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.  

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted. 

Pre-Employment Assessment:  

As part of the selection process, the recommended candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments:-  

• Pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug & alcohol test.
• National police/criminal history check.