Reports to: General Manager
Renumeration package: $83,000 – $92,600 pa (including salary $70,200 - $78,200 pa). Depending on qualifications and experience. Package includes use of work car and superannuation.
Leave: 6 weeks of annual leave.
Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Olive Pink Botanic Garden (OPBG) is a unique, not-for-profit arid zone botanic garden located on Arrernte Country in Alice Springs. Founded in 1956 by anthropologist and activist Olive Muriel Pink, the Garden is home to over 600 Central Australian plant species and plays a crucial role in conservation, education, and community well-being.
OPBG is both a natural sanctuary and a cultural space, offering visitors a peaceful environment in which to connect with the desert landscape, learn about native flora, and reflect on the profound Aboriginal significance of the site.
Job Role and Responsibilities
Operating with a small team, the Garden requires a highly self-motivated and active Grounds Manager with broad practical skills to develop and maintain the Garden as a centre of horticultural excellence and a valued community resource.
Key responsibilities
1. Implement planning, design and development of the Garden in conjunction with the General Manager and Board of Trustees
2. Coordinate grounds and building works and associated contractors
3. Plan and coordinate propagation, new plantings, the grounds maintenance program, including weed control, and regular plant sales.
4. Maintain grounds, irrigation systems and other services.
5. Monitor and maintain security and processes.
6. Monitor, assist and undertake activities to ensure high levels of visitor satisfaction.
7. Supervise, mentor and train horticultural staff, including Apprentices and correction personnel
8. Supervise and coordinate horticultural volunteers
9. Plan and coordinate OPBG’s horticultural programs
10. Assist the General Manager, at times, with major events and tourism in the garden.
11. Assume the responsibilities of Acting General Manager in the absence of the General Manager
12. Maintain the OPBG plant database
13. Ensure OPBG’s horticultural activities comply with botanic garden standards
14. With the General Manager, develop and deliver training programs in the Garden
15. Duties as directed by the General Manager from time to time.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. A relevant Horticulture/ Land Management/Landscape Design qualification or demonstrated successful experience in a field of technical work related to the position.
2. Proven ability to coordinate staff and activities, and to work as a member of a team.
3. Demonstrated experience in grounds/garden maintenance.
4. Sound knowledge of Australian plants and their horticulture.
5. Valuable communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
6. NT Driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
7. First Aid Certificate
Desirable
1. Experience in arid zone garden design and maintenance.
2. Sound skills and experience in plant propagation.
3. Experience in working with Indigenous groups.
This is open to everyone, and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
- See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20027526