BGANZ Update



“Botanical Garden Development and Management” Training Course

International Association of Botanic Gardens (IABG) Asian Division,

The development of botanical gardens in Asia over recent years has shown a remarkable period of growth, but they face many problems and bigger challenges than they ever. This is particularly true and more complex for those botanical gardens in developing countries.

The “Botanical Garden Development & Management” training course is intended to focus on and help professionals involved in botanic garden and arboretum management from the Asian developing countries. This eight-week course is organized by International Association of Botanic Gardens (IABG) Asian Division, IABG, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden and South China Botanical Garden. 

Financial Support is possible.



VACANCY: MACKAY BOTANIC GARDENS

Team Leader – Mackay Botanic Gardens 


The Role…….exciting, varied and full of opportunity! The role is expected to take the lead in the high level horticultural aspects of the site.

The Applicant…….needs to be a passionate horticulturalist with the desire to see their skill set expanded and boundaries pushed. No laurels to rest on - with development of the facility an ongoing program the applicant should view their career in a similar vein. An understanding that working within a premier community facility requires high standards of customer service and delivery should go without saying.

To apply, please attach your resume, cover letter + full statement addressing the selection criteria (from  job description) online via Council's e-recruitment site.
*PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted without addressing the selection criteria may not be considered

For more information on the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, please visit:
http://www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au  




SENIOR HORTICULTURALIST - Wellington, Victoria, Australia
Position No. 835

Permanent Full Time
$56,254 – $59,795 per annum plus 9.5% statutory superannuation

An opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced Horticulturalist to join our Natural Environment and Parks Business Unit. The primary objective of this position is to actively participate and provide leadership in the horticultural and curatorial maintenance, development and management of the Sale Botanic Garden and Lake Guthridge Precinct. 

You will be responsible for effective presentation and display of high quality public open space in the Sale Botanic Gardens and Lake Guthridge Precinct. You will also be actively involved with the training of other staff and the development and management of other public open space across the shire.

For more information go to Senior Horticulturalist

How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description and will be accepted no later than 5.00pm Monday 6 June 2016.

A Position Description can be obtained from this link.

You will be prompted to respond to the key selection criteria and upload your Resume via our website http://wellington.applynow.net.au/.

 

Nursery Worker at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden – Full time
Port Augusta City Council

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta, South Australia, is seeking a motivated and experienced horticulturalist, specialising in the propagation of native Australian plants, to join the nursery and garden team.   This is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, specialist team in a botanic garden for Australia’s low-rainfall plants, which is owned and operated by Port Augusta City Council.  The AALBG is also a leading tourist attraction in the region.   The successful applicant will have:
  • High level horticultural and native plant propagation skills
  • Ability to be able to identify Australian native plant species
  • Minimum Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent industry experience
  • Initiative and drive to achieve in an inclusive team environment

Current driver’s licence of at least Class C

For full details please visit http://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=894&t=uList&ulistId=0&c=228440

Applications close at 4pm on May 27/5/2016.  For any enquiries please contact AALBG Manager Cherie Gerlach on 8641 9108.

 



     
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