Horticulturist

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking a motivated horticulture professional to join Geelong Botanic Gardens on a fixed term part-time basis. You will deliver high-quality horticultural practices, maintain plant records, curate Living Plant Collections, and support the botanic displays and nursery operations.

Requirements include a Diploma or higher in Horticulture, extensive hands-on experience, current Victorian Drivers Licence, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in horticulture.
• Extensive hands-on horticultural experience and plant curation.
• Experience in large public gardens or botanic gardens.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and clear background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of horticultural maintenance activities to agreed standards as part of a team.
• Curate Living Plant Collections; maintain plant records and inventories; contribute to collection management plans.
• Provide horticultural advice, undertake investigations and prepare reports including community plant identification.
• Maintain botanic labeling systems and ensure accurate naming of displays.

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture

Tools

Living Plant Inventory database

Botanical labeling system

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of high-quality horticultural practices at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Plant collection principles guide both the delivery of hands-on horticultural tasks and record keeping in the gardens and nursery.

Work type: Fixed term part-time 34 hours per fortnight

Classification: Band 4 $76,010 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement a broad range of horticultural maintenance and development activities to agreed standards as a member of a team through the application of current horticultural practices and procedures.
• Contribute to the curation of Living Plant Collections; maintain accurate and updated plant records and Living Plant Inventory database; contribute to the development of Living Plant Collection management plans.
• Provide accurate and authoritative advice on horticultural/botanic matters to internal and external customers, undertake investigations into horticultural issues and provide associated reports, recommendations and correspondence including provision of community plant identification service.
• Maintenance and management of system of botanic labels used in horticultural displays ensuring accurate and up to date botanical naming.
• Work within all Council health and safety policies and wear and use personal safety equipment provided.

About You

• Relevant Diploma or higher qualification in Horticulture and/or extensive experience.
• Extensive experience in the application of Horticultural skills and knowledge associated with managing a diverse range of botanic assets including knowledge of current horticultural practices, plant identification & curation.
• Extensive experience in a large public garden such as Botanic Garden and/or the operations of associated organisations.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Daniel Cornwell | Coordinator Geelong Botanic Gardens | [e-mail]

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