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    

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 !

Three teams of passionate scientists, horticulturists and volunteers from the Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands have just completed a gruelling 100 kilometre walk to raise funds for the conservation of threatened plant species.  

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