Part-time and Full-time Horticulturist
Play a part in caretaking MHNSW's green spaces and gardens for enjoyment of the public and maintain historical accuracy for generations to come. As our Horticulturist, you will have the opportunity to work across diverse terrains alongside a knowledgeable and passionate team working within a unique heritage setting.
What the opportunity is
* Employment with Museums of History NSW.
* Horticultural Trades/Officer Level 6/7. Remuneration package includes salary ($47,593 - $51,803 part-time equivalent or $79,322 - $86,339 full-time equivalent), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* 1 x Full-time and 1x Part-time 22.8 hours per week ongoing employment.
* The roles will work across Sydney, with the full-time role primarily located at Vaucluse House and the part-time at Rouse Hill Estate.
What you'll do with us
The Horticulturist supports the conservation and maintenance of the gardens and grounds across MHNSW sites and divisional projects to conserve; develop and present these gardens and landscapes to the highest standards for the access, interpretation, enjoyment and education of visitors in accordance with the philosophies and corporate plan of Museums of History NSW.
Essential requirements of the role
* Appropriate trade qualifications and 2 - 3 years post-qualification work experience in a public garden with high presentation and horticultural standards.
* TAFE qualifications in Horticulture and/or equivalent.
* Comprehensive knowledge and proven experience in pest and weed control, including safe use and application of hazardous chemicals.
* Demonstrated experience in a wide range of horticultural duties including arboriculture, soft and hard landscaping incorporating gardening practices, techniques and rationale, plant recognition, cultivation and propagation and turf culture.
* Demonstrated ability to safely use, maintain and make minor repairs to mechanical and other gardening equipment.
* Ability to operate a chainsaw in line with required guidelines.
* Possession of a valid NSW driver's licence with the licence to operate manual vehicles.
* Possession of first aid certificate.
* Knowledge and implementation of Workplace Health and Safety and safe manual handling practices.
* Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites, both internal and external environments is a genuine workplace requirement.
* Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.
* Eligibility for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector requires being an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, a valid visa allowing you to work in Australia is required.
* All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
* A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible. We are committed to supporting First Nations people, communities and culture across the sites that we care for, and shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
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