Floriade Leading Hand | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 29 February 2024 Classification: General Service Officer Level 7 Salary: $71,955 - $75,787 plus superannuation Position No: 46022 Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 February 2024 Contact Officer: Tim Howard on **********@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9*** Details: The focus of this role is to deliver the horticultural components of Floriade in collaboration with EventsACT in a professional and efficient manner, train and mentor horticultural apprentices and manage them on a roster basis within the Place Management team and to supervise and work with a team of horticultural staff to ensure the yearly works program is developed and implemented to improve and maintain Canberra’s town and district parks. The primary tasks required to be undertaken include: Plan, prepare and implement horticultural work programs, within budget, to ensure delivery of the annual Floriade floral display as specified in the relevant Service Level Agreement. Coordinate a team of Parks Presentation staff to improve the look of Canberra’s Town and District parks. Liaise and work collaboratively with Events ACT and contractors and provide specialist technical advice on horticultural matters. Undertake procurement and manage contracts in line with government processes. Provide leadership, supervision and training to staff and contractors, ensuring that all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant Acts, Standards and policies, including Parks and City Services Standard Operating Procedures. Supervise and co-ordinate the training of horticultural apprentices across Parks and City Services. Prepare work programs for the establishment and maintenance of floral and other horticultural displays throughout Canberra’s public areas. Coordinate the booking…
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