VACANCY - DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BOTANIC GARDENS - SOUTH AUSTRALIA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Customer and Corporate Services Botanic Gardens of South Australia 1-5 year contract $103,467- $107,568 p.a. (AS08) Vacancy No: 2015-4878 The Deputy Director provides high level support to the Director, particularly in program management, strategic planning and policy development. The role deputises for the Director, including executing appropriate delegations and authority in his absence and representing the Director and Botanic Gardens at state, national and international forums as required. The Deputy Director manages governance and support for the Board and strategic communications across the Botanic Gardens and Departmental senior management. The Deputy Director also manages the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre and provides high level managerial, botanical and horticultural input to development of the Botanic Gardens living collections policy and directions. Special Conditions: * Degree in Horticulture or Botany is desirable * May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties * Some out of hours work may be required * Some travel (inter and intra-state) may be required * A Certificate of Child Related Employment Screening is essential (for prescribed positions under the Children's Protection Act 1993). Enquiries to: Stephen Forbes, Director, stephen.forbes@sa.gov.au, 8222 9320 To apply and for more information visit the Jobs SA website: www.jobs.sa.gov.au and search by vacancy number. Applications Close: 5pm Friday 7th August, 2015. Safety is a core value of the South Australian Public Sector. The South Australian Government is an Equal opportunity employer. |