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THE BOTANIC GARDENer -
Call for News, Articles and Science items.
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THE BOTANIC GARDENer -
Deadline: 20 May
News and Science News Wanted!
Welcome to all of our subscribers.
If you can, we encourage you to support and enhance your profession by contributing to the on-line BGANZ magazine, THE BOTANIC GARDENer.
The deadline for the July 2016 issue themed Seedbanking: Science and Partnerships is 20 May and we are unlikely to accept submissions past this date. Our resolution is to limit the size of the magazine to 60 pages. We encourage you to notify secretariat@bganz.org.au or our Managing Editor Janelle.hatherly@bigpond.com ASAP if you would like to discuss or submit an article/news item.
News items range from 200 - 400 words The July issue is all about - Seedbanking: Science and Partnerships
- Is your organisation doing something innovative?
- Have you any useful tips or read an interesting news item worth sharing?
- Are you a photographer with an amazing image of a plant from your botanic garden for the front cover?
- Do you have new staff, staff promotions, or changes, scholarship awards - please let us know
And a reminder: What's New contains a regular Science Section to keep us all abreast of relevant developments in plant sciences and biodiversity conservation. Brett Summerell, Deputy Executive Director, Science and Conservation at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, has kindly agreed to coordinate this and if you have any suggestions/ contributions please send them to Brett at brett.summerell@environment.nsw.gov.au
Click here for guidelines for submitting articles and images and we look forward to hearing from you soon
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VACANCY: Specialist Nursery Person – Auckland Domain – City Parks Services
• Permanent, full-time
• Auckland Domain
Life is definitely too short for the wrong job, therefore if you love the outdoors come and join City Parks Services!
A little about us and the fun stuff we do daily:
When the largest local and international events come to Auckland we thrive on keeping things clean and tidy.
When international travellers arrive in New Zealand we are the ones making sure they get the best first impression. Moreover, when over 400,000 people visit the Domain Winter Gardens each year we make sure they see one of Auckland's top parks at its very best. Because it is not just about mowing lawns, we are providing open safe environments for us all to enjoy! And we take a lot of pride in keeping public spaces clean and tidy!
A specialist nursery person is wanted for the magnificent Auckland Domain Wintergardens to join our nursery team. Large variety of display plants grown in small numbers, so good sound knowledge of bulb cultivation, fuchsia's and other perennials or annuals required. Ideally you would have at least 5 years' experience in glasshouse nursery work for plants to be grown for display at the Domain Wintergardens.
Fantastic work environment, nestled away within the Auckland Domain, with a high achieving & highly motivated team. This is not just a job but a highly satisfying way to spend your working hours.
Requirements are as follows:
• NCH level 4 in horticulture - nursery production preferred
• 5 years' experience in glasshouse nursery work
• Experience with bulb cultivation, fuchsia's and other perennials or annuals required.
• Growsafe agrichemical applicator's certificate preferred
• Competent plant and weed identification skills
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence (manual driving skills) is necessary
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as working independently
• A strong customer focus
• Sound communication skills
• Planning abilities and able to meet deadlines
• Be able to work unsupervised
• Ability to comply with health and safety requirements
• An eye for detail and results focused
• A "can-do" enthusiastic work ethic
• Aptitude with small plant and equipment
• Stamina with a good level of fitness and agility
• Ability to work in a high public use arena
• Ability to do weekend work every two or three weeks
This position works 40 hours per week, rostered between the hours of 6.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with some weekend hours and overtime as required.
Job applications close Friday, 15th April at 10.30pm
As part of Auckland Council drug & alcohol policy pre-employment checks, you will be subject to drug & alcohol screening.
To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 76473.
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VACANCY: Superstar Gardener Wanted - Permanent Full-time, Auckland Airport - City Park
• Permanent full-time
• Auckland Airport location
Life is definitely too short for the wrong job, therefore if you love the outdoors come and join City Parks Services!
City Parks Services (CPS) is a leading provider of open space maintenance services and we are proud that our organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and actively bringing on new staff.
A little about us and the fun stuff we do daily:
When the largest local and international events come to Auckland we thrive on keeping things clean and tidy. When international travellers arrive in New Zealand we are the ones making sure they get the best first impression. Moreover, when over 400,000 people visit the Domain Winter Gardens each year we make sure they see one of Auckland's top parks at its very best. Because it is not just about mowing lawns, we are providing open safe environments for us all to enjoy! And we take a lot of pride in keeping public spaces clean and tidy!
If you have:
• a passion and flair for gardening and 1 - 3 years' practical gardening experience in a commercial setting/public arena
• stamina with a good level of fitness and agility
• the ability to work unsupervised and comply with health and safety requirements
• motivation and commitment
• a clean, full New Zealand driver's license with confident manual driving skills
• a Growsafe certificate would be a bonus
• enthusiasm and a 'can-do' attitude
This position works 40 hours per week. The hours of work range from 7.00am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday with occasional night shifts and rostered weekend duties, as required.
Due to the working environment, the successful candidate will need to obtain a stage 1 permit to allow them to safely work airside, as well as undergo strict security screening, criminal checks and pre-employment drug screening as per Auckland Council's Drug and Alcohol policy.
Discover the exciting world of the outdoors, come join us today!
Job applications close on Thursday, 14th April 2016 at 10.30pm
To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 81758.
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VACANCIES: Pha Tad Ke (LAOS) Botanical Garden - Job openings
Dear Friends,
Last week we announced the opening of the garden for coming November and all your reactions have been absolutely great and supportive !
We are now looking for new staff and volunteers to help us to get ready for the opening.
You can find the job descriptions below and for more information, please contact me directly at this email so we can provide the details. You can download the application form here.
I have kept this short to get our message out but for more information please visit our
Pha Tad Ke website or contact me directly with any questions you might have.
Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden - Job openings
Leading up to the opening November 2016 we're looking to fill a number of positions with smart, creative staff. We're looking for full time staff or highly motivated long-term volunteers.
Marketing, Development and PR Manager
- Develop and implement marketing plan and contacts for (inter) national & local tour operators;
- Contact and develop commercial agents, platforms, direct public sales and PR tools;
- Supervise and train local staff to handle bookings and sales;
- Develop and implement PR, Press, Social Media and Crowd Funding strategies.
Required: Independent, commercial, energetic and creative thinking; Fluent English (Lao a plus), recent business school graduate or some years of experience.
Contract: 6 to 12 months renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Horticulture Supervisor
- Finalize and implement garden and nursery installation master plan;
- Coordinate plant exchanges and fieldwork with international partner gardens;
- Organize and supervise work teams with head gardener;
- Find practical low tech / low cost solutions;
- Provide technical and horticultural assistance and training to local staff;
- Devise and implement a horticulture training program for outside students.
Required: Horticultural, technical and practical knowledge; Good English (Lao a plus); Degree in horticulture and/or some years of practical garden/nursery experience.
Contract: 6 to 12 months renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Director Assistant
- Assist General Director in all planning, organizational, press and public relation tasks;
- Assist Marketing, Development and PR Manager in social media development;
- Independently develop and manage small projects.
Required: Flexible organization, social and communication skills; Fluent English (Lao a plus).
Contract: One year renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Maintenance Supervisor
- Plan, implement and supervise installation of infrastructure (electric, water, paths) and simple constructions;
- Find practical low tech / low cost solutions;
Required: Practical and technical knowledge; Technical College degree and/or some years of experience; Good English and/or Lao a plus.
Contract: 6 to 12 months renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Starting from September
(for these positions, international volunteers are also encouraged)
Chef
- Develop and put in place authentic and creative Lao/Asian and healthy food menus;
- Develop food and condiment products for retail in shop;
- Develop and run cooking classes / workshops for visitors;
- Manage and train local kitchen staff.
Required: Creative, healthy and efficient cooking skills; Kitchen, produce and staff management skills; College degree and/or some years of experience; Good English and/or Lao a plus.
Contract: 6 to 12 months renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Reception / Guides
- Receive and guide garden visitors;
- Help with ticketing, excursion and shop sales.
Required: Good social, communication and commercial skills; Good English and/or Lao.
Contract: 6 to 12 months renewable; Salary depending on experience and responsibilities.
Join our great team !
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Twelve Vacancies - Horticulture/landscaping
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands Job Category:
Job Location:
- Sydney Region / Sydney City
Classification
: Horticulturist Level 5/6
Closing date is on 18 April 2016•
- Curation and maintenance of an increasingly diverse range of plants
- Accurately record and analyse horticultural collection
- Liaise with staff of other Units/Sections on horticultural development, management and maintenance services and developing new collections and displays Agency overview
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
and
www.linkedin.com/company/office-of-environment-and-heritage-nsw-department-of-premier-and-cabinet
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands (‘BGCP’) is the operating name used following the operational integration of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust and the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is responsible for the management and stewardship of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Domain, the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust is responsible for the long-term strategic planning of the Parklands, as well as the operational day-to-day management of the three parks - Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park.
: The Horticulturist develops and maintains horticultural collections and displays including turf horticultural development, management and maintenance, landscape construction and the supervision and training of staff. The horticulturist may be required to work anywhere on BGCP lands, in controlled environments, hardscape and landscape construction and maintenance, nursery or natural areas.
To Apply: Your application should consist of:
- Resume (or CV) that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages)
- Cover letter that summarises your skills, qualifications and experience, and addresses the following targeted questions (maximum of 2 pages):
Q1. Provide an example of a time when you had to manage competing priorities to get a project completed. What were the issues and what were the outcomes?
Q2. Provide an example of a time when you worked as part of a team to complete a task. How did you approach the task? What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?
The information provided in your application must demonstrate that you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about these capabilities and the behaviours associated with them. The role description also lists any other essential role requirements.)
A Talent Pool may be established for future vacancies in roles with similar focus capabilities, temporary or ongoing. The pool may be available to hiring managers from OEH and other NSW Public Sector agencies for use statewide within the next 12 months.
You
must read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
Role description
Application Guide
Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector
Closing date is on 18 April 2016
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Two Vacancies - Mount Annan
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands/
Garden Information Officer
Classification: Horticulturist Level 7/8 38hpw
Employment Status: Ongoing - Full time
Location : Mount Annan
Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands (‘BGCP’) is the operating name used following the operational integration of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust and the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is responsible for the management and stewardship of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Domain, the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust is responsible for the long-term strategic planning of the Parklands, as well as the operational day-to-day management of the three parks - Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park.
Primary purpose of the role:
The Garden Information Officer, maintains effective, efficient and appropriate plant records and assists with the collection, entry and analysis of plant records data to support the management of living collections.
To Apply: Your application should consist of:
Resume (or CV) that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages)
Cover letter that summarises your skills, qualifications and experience, and addresses the following targeted questions (maximum of 2 pages):
Advertising period commenced 21 March and closing date is on 08 April 2016.
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New BGCI Resource
Following a planning and development process spanning more than two years, we are delighted to announce the launch of the first two instalments of BGCI’s new botanic garden resource
From Idea to Realisation - BGCI’s Manual on Planning, Developing and Managing Botanic Gardens (2016).
Building on the earlier
Darwin Technical Manual for Botanic Gardens (Leadlay and Greene, 1998), BGCI’s new botanic garden manual is a direct response to the growing importance, sophistication and complexity of the international botanic garden community over the last two decades.
Joachim Gratzfeld
Director, Regional Programmes
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)
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BGCI Survey:
CITES-related activities in botanic gardens.
BGCI is developing a set of information resources for botanic gardens on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
As part of this, we would like to gather information on existing CITES-related activities in botanic gardens. Completing this short questionnaire should not take more than 10 minutes of your time. The deadline for completing this survey is 25 March 2016.
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Vacancy:
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens, NSW
BOTANIC GARDENS NURSERY SUPERVISOR
As part of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens team you will play a key role in all facets of the Gardens nursery. Coordinating a team of dedicated volunteers you will assist the Gardens Manager in achieving plant production targets able to meet the growing demand from the public, environmental agencies and for the Gardens own living collection. You will also plan and oversee nursery maintenance programs, field collection trips and seed bank operations.
You will need practical experience in propagation nursery operations and some knowledge of New South Wales Coastal flora. Experience in research, database entry, training, project planning and goods and services procurement along with excellent communication skills are all vital components to this role.
This is a full time, 38 hour per week position starting at Grade 9 of Council’s salary system. Total remuneration is in the range $58.76K to $62.46K gross per annum comprising:
*$52.9K to $56.3K per annum base salary, plus
*0.76K Adverse Working Conditions Allowance, plus
*$5.1K to $5.4K superannuation (calculated at 9.5%).
Applications: For further information or to apply for this position please go to your Aurion Self Service and click on the ‘Vacancies’ tab. If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Driver on 4474 1016.
For further information, please contact Michael Anlezark on 4471 3348.
Closing Date 4.30pm Wednesday 23 March 2016.
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Please thank and support our Sponsors
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Eamonn Flanagan, Executive Officer | BGANZ | secretariat@bganz.org.aul | www.bganz.org.au
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