Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.
The Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels.
Our work includes:
* Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia.
* Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia – in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving.
* Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans
* Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation's largest living collection of native plants.
* Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes.
* Facilitating research and science capacity building and education.
* Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation.
* Regulatory compliance, operational frameworks and capability support for the use of drones across the Department.
The Living Collections and Asset section maintain and develop the outdoor living collections and landscape and are responsible for capital works and repairs and maintenance programs across the Australian National Botanic Gardens site.
The key duties of the position include:
In this role the responsibilities include:
* Undertake horticultural maintenance duties related to the Australian National Botanic Gardens collections and horticultural displays in accordance with accepted horticultural practices and procedures, for example weeding, pruning and watering, including the recognition of weeds, pests and diseases and appropriate control methods.
* Undertake and ensure the safe use and regular maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with Gardens practices and procedures.
* Undertake and ensure the safe use of chemicals and fertilisers in accordance with Gardens practices and procedures.
* Assist to provide information to the horticultural record system and section planning managed by the Horticultural Coordinator.
* Assist or provide information relating to the Australian National Botanic Gardens to members of the public if requested.
* Follow Australian National Botanic Gardens Workplace Health and Safety policies.
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Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
Notes
Additional requirements
* Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers' licence.
* Meet physical fitness minimum standards to undertake work within the role including firefighting as needed.
* Note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
* Wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department's uniform policy.
* Wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures.
This position is a broadband classification (APS 1-3). The successful applicant may be engaged at any level within the broadband.