Horticulturalist
Large Government looking for a experienced Horticulturalist
Summary about this job
Body Corporate & Facilities Management
Company: Hays Facilities Management
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-6999-6523
Fax: +61-8-5762-6573
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Detail information about job Horticulturalist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Great Hourly Wage
- Fantastic Company
- Brilliant working conditions
Large Government looking for a experienced Horticulturalist
Your new company
Large Government organisation that is responsible for one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. Is now looking for an experienced horticultural expert to join their team.
Your new role
Provide horticultural services for the presentation of exhibits and general facilities, maintenance of bush land area using bush regeneration and re-vegetation techniques, tree health and essential animal food collection service for the exhibited collection.
- Carry out horticultural duties including, general grounds and gardens maintenance and weed control including the administering of approved chemicals and species identification.
- Provide technical expertise and advice to labouring resources in carrying out of general grounds maintenance (including remnant bush areas and browse plantation).
- Assist with supervising and training of apprentices.
- Undertake a variety of landscaping projects within grounds and exhibits.
- Undertake bush regeneration and revegetation in and around the premises.
- Coach and support allocated staff including Gardeners and Horticultural Apprentices.
- Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist the site in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
What you'll need to succeed
- Recognized Trade or Horticulture certificate or equivalent experience.
- Current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognized.
- Tuberculosis Screening.
- Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense
What you'll get in return
The ability to work for a large government organisation on one of the city's biggest attractions. You will get great remuneration for this great 6 month contract.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] , or call Ashley Simkins on 0292492222
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