Overview
Senior Horticulturist is responsible for the care, maintenance and enhancement of the gardens and grounds of St Catherine's College.
This includes a diverse landscape with fruit trees, vegetable beds, herb gardens, native garden areas, lawned areas and on-site beehives.
The role plays a key part in ensuring the aesthetic, environmental and educational value of the grounds is maintained year-round.
Position Details
Location: St Catherine's College, Crawley
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Reports to this Position: Junior Horticulturist
Terms: Full time permanent
Accountabilities
- Maintain and improve gardens, lawns and landscaped areas
- Prune, plant and care for fruit trees and ornamental plants
- Manage and cultivate vegetable and herb gardens
- Oversee maintenance of beehives and support seasonal harvesting
- Implement environmentally sustainable horticultural practices
- Apply pest and weed control methods with an emphasis on organically controlled measures
- Operate and maintain irrigation systems
- Lead the planning and design of garden areas
- Monitor plant health and soil conditions to optimise growth
- Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental regulations
- Undertake training and management of other horticultural employees
- Prepare project and operating budgets for grounds
- Responsible for the procurement of goods and services related to grounds management
- Manage grounds storage containers ensuring compliance with WHS Policy
- Support the College achieve its sustainable outcomes
Selection Criteria
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
- Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, landscape design or related field
- Demonstrated experience in planning, maintaining and enhancing diverse garden environments
- Extensive knowledge of fruit tree care, soil management and organic growing methods
- Experience in the use and maintenance of horticultural equipment and machinery
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Understanding of safe chemical handling and WHS requirements
- Interest or experience in beekeeping is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a small team
- Financial management experience
- Commitment to discretion, professionalism and privacy
Working Conditions
Work in a close-knit team striving to a common goal of enhancing the student experience.
The position involves regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Physical fitness is essential due to manual handling, lifting and extended periods of standing, kneeling or walking.
Protective clothing and equipment will be provided.
Required Skill Profession
Other