Parks Operations Nursery Team Member 

Salary: $48,631.48 per annum 

Reference Number: 11258 

Close Date: Monday 6 November 2017 

• 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, 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 Team Member 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.  

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.  

To be considered for this role you must have:- 

• Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture or related discipline
• Current MR Class Drivers Licence
• White Card (General Safety Construction Induction)
• Demonstrated knowledge 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 practical experience in the production and maintenance of tropical plants
• High degree of skill relating to identification, lifecycle and habitat of tropical plants 

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.