Assistant Director - Living Collections & Assets

Australian National Botanic Gardens; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra invites applications for the Assistant Director - Living Collections & Assets. You will lead the Livings Collections & Assets team, overseeing in-ground conservation collections, landscapes, facilities, infrastructure, equipment and buildings to support public access and conservation goals.

The role requires strategic leadership, setting priorities, and driving innovation in horticulture and assets management within a national institution, with

Job description

Assistant Director - Living Collections & Assets

Australian National Botanic Gardens – Canberra ACT

$129,106 - $138,861 a year

20d ago , from NRMJobs Environmental Jobs

• Apply high-level horticulture and management experience for a worthwhile cause.
• Work at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.
• Meaningful and fulfilling; delivering tangible outcomes for plant conservation.

The Assistant Director leads the Livings Collections & Assets team who are responsible for the in-ground conservation collections and landscapes, facilities, infrastructure, equipment and buildings within the ANBG site. The team consists of skilled horticulturists and trades personnel that work to maintain the national institution as a facility open to the public seven days a week and receiving over 550,000 visitors a year.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for setting priorities and guiding an operational team to achieve conservation objectives, engaging displays with high-quality horticultural standards, responsive facilities and assets management, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture, and driving innovative approaches and efficiencies.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced leader with a genuine passion for practical horticulture, assets and facilities management. This is a rewarding role within a nationally significant institution focus on the science and conservation of Australia flora.

We are seeking an energetic and supportive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, can effectively manage change, balance priorities, and work collaboratively across the ANBG to deliver shared outcomes and advance the Gardens' mission.

Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.