Nursery Lead

Are you ready to be a part of something big from the very beginning?  This role entails managing the day-to-day operations of our clients closure nursery, which is currently under construction and set to be completed within the next couple of months. You will assist in the startup phase, ensuring operational readiness.  During this phase you will be actively involved in setting the foundation for success. Once operations begin, you'll seamlessly transition into overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery.
As the Nursery Lead, you'll oversee the supply of native plants crucial to the client's rehabilitation efforts.  Over the next 2-3 years, the annual plant production is expected to peak at 110,000 plants per year.
This 12-month position offers job security for the right candidate, as the project's lifecycle spans over 20 years. There is preference for this to be a residential role in Nhulunbuy, but is open to FIFO arrangements.
Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Rehabilitation Specialist to ensure operational readiness for the closure nursery, developing procedures, propagation protocols, and critical spares requirements.
• Lead the daily operations of the closure nursery, including upkeep, irrigation, propagation, and pest/weed management, as well as native plant identification.
• Oversee the management of native seed stocks at the nursery, including inventory control.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and mentor team members, ensuring adherence to established safe working practices.
• Collaborate with the Rehabilitation Specialist to develop propagation protocols for new species.
• Ensure achievement of established benchmarks and performance expectations, promoting continuous improvement principles.
• Ensure all activities comply with WHS legislation, regulations, and procedures and safety standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal well-being, team well-being, safety management, critical risk management, and improving the nursery's health, safety, and environmental performance.

About You:

• Working knowledge of horticulture and willingness to learn about different native species, with the ability to share this knowledge with local communities.
• Proven experience in culturally diverse teams and cross-cultural contexts, with exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, assessment, and observation skills, with the ability to quickly apply new learning.
• Proficient in project management, planning, time management, and organisational skills, capable of managing competing deadlines while maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Ability to prepare quality written reports and plain language community information tools.
• Current driver's license and experience driving a 4-wheel drive.
• Competence in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience in a large-scale production nursery and propagating native plants desired.
• Experience living / working in remote communities.
• Weed spray/chemical handling certification highly regarded.

If you are passionate about conservation, community engagement, and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in contributing to the sustainable development of the environment and the local community. Apply now to be a part of this exciting journey!
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect.