AddressField Leader Botanic Gardens Operations
Requisition Number: 165
Salary Range: $64,151.91 per annum
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Location:Botanic Gardens
Application Close Date: Sunday, 2 June 2024 at 11.30pm AEST
Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.
Are you a passionate horticulturalist with leadership skills and have a love for Cairns’s Botanic Gardens?
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated individual with a strong horticultural background to take on the role of Field Leader for our Botanic Gardens Operations.
Primary Objectives:
- The Field Leader’s primary objective is to ensure their Botanic Gardens Precinct area is maintained and detailed to an industry standard appropriate to a high-profile Botanic Garden as efficiently and effectively as possible within given budgetary constraints.
- Organise and direct field operations for the precinct.
- Undertake precinct maintenance inspections.
- Maintain high levels of electronic and paper-based record keeping.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Strong background in horticulture, with experience in maintaining Botanic Gardens or similar environments.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members, the public, and other Council departments.
If you’re ready to lead and make a difference in our Botanic Gardens, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your horticultural expertise and leadership skills to our team and help us maintain our gardens to the highest standards.
Some benefits we offer:
- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
- Phone:(07) 4044 3***
- Email: ****@cairns.qld.gov.au
- Website:Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Counci
