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About the role
As the Coordinator of this team, you will provide specialist knowledge and expertise in Seed Bank management, Seed Collection and provenance propagation. You will actively engage with staff, volunteers, community and clients to promote the inspiration of Apace and ensure we meet our strategic goals. Your terms and conditions of employment will be based on Grade 6 of the Nursery Award 2020. We are currently developing our 2024-2030 Strategic Plan and refreshing our Website.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Manage the Swan Regional Seed Bank & Seed Collection
- Coordinate Provenance Propagation and Supply
- Management and Supervision
- Public Relations and Promotion
- Participation in Apace Sustainability
- Qualification in Horticulture or Conservation and Eco System Management, or relevant equivalency.
- In depth horticultural knowledge of the flora and propagation of WA native plants and trees, in particular the Swan Coastal Plain and Darling Scarp.
- Expert current practical knowledge of best practice native Seed Collection, processing & storage techniques.
- Experience locating suitable plants/remnants to collect from.
- In depth knowledge of the nursery & revegetation industry.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, custom databases and GIS software.
- Manual driver’s licence.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
Apace is a community based not for profit organisation operating since 1982 to promote sustainable local development that is environmentally sound and socially beneficial. The principal purpose of Apace is to preserve, protect and enhance the biodiversity of the native plants of Western Australia.
Apace provides a range of activities for community benefit, including the operation of a Community Garden. These activities promote environmental sustainability while supporting community wellbeing. Training, education, and support for the disadvantaged are focal points of the organisation, including people disadvantaged through disability, poverty, sickness or unemployment. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20020906
Date published:
21-Feb-2024
Closing date:
04-Apr-2024
