Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Work unit Alice Springs Desert Park
Hospitality
Job title Nursery Manager Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 23/03/2026
Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Alice Springs
Position number 5029 RTF Closing 27/01/2026
Contact officer Rebecca Duncum on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Develop and maintain the Alice Springs Desert Park nursery and seed store facility to produce a wide range of Australian
arid zone plants for use in Desert Park landscapes and other works as required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the operations of the Alice Springs Desert Park nursery unit and the associated seed store.
2. Assist in the development of the nursery's community activities.
3. Conduct trials on hard to propagate and Millenium Seedbank species.
4. Oversee record keeping in the Botanical Section.
5. Facilitate the organisation of, and participate, in the field collection program.
6. Adhere to and oversee all Work Health and Safety requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in nursery and staff or volunteer management.
2. Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, propagating and growing Australian native plants.
3. A relevant horticultural qualification or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of
the vacancy.
1. Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
2. Knowledge and experience in Botanical record keeping.
3. An ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures.
4. A current NT driver's license (or the ability to obtain).
Desirable
1. Knowledge of seed storage practices.
2. Experience with field collecting programs.
3. Chemcert/SMARTtrain and Senior First Aid certificates.
Further information
Many of the duties required of the position are conducted in the field, often in physical challenging environments.