Apprentice Horticulturist

• Opportunity to work at an iconic Victorian landmark
• Full-time, three-year apprenticeship
• South Yarra location

Who We Are
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

What You'll Do
The Apprentice Horticulturist is a key part of the Horticulture team who will learn all aspects of botanical horticulture. This role will contribute to the delivery of horticulture activities including garden maintenance, living plant collections curation, plant conservation, turf care, plant records, plant health, biosecurity, storage and use of hazardous substances, and irrigation and learn from experts in the field of Horticulture.

What You'll Bring
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in horticulture, with a willingness and desire to learn about all aspects of this profession. You will have a customer-centric approach to work, with excellent communication skills and the practiced ability to speak to people of all backgrounds. You will approach work with a flexible, constructive and collaborative mindset, have good attention to detail and the confidence and curiosity to ask questions and seek clarification when needed. You bring a positive mindset and good work ethic to everything that you do and be prepared and willing to roll your sleeves up to any task. You are reliable, punctual and professional, and are now available to commit to a three-year apprenticeship with the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.
All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.

Working with Us
At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au. You must submit a recent resume along with a document responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. It is expected that interviews for this position will take place during the first and second weeks of December.

Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.
Enquiries can be directed by email to ***********@rbg.vic.gov.au.
RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment. All staff are required to comply with the RBGV COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and provide proof of vaccination status as required.