Senior Horticulturist

With over 110 racedays and a host of hundreds of Business and Social events every year, each of our five venues – Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park, Warwick Farm and Rosehill Bowling Club are uniquely exciting.
At the heart of our success is our People. At Australian Turf Club we are guided by our corporate values Collaborate, Care, Own & Bold. We are one club by name and nature, empowering our people to lead from the front and deliver results in a safe and supportive workplace.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Racecourse Manager, this permanent full-time position will be responsible for supervising the ongoing site maintenance and management of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and collaborate with other ATC sites primarily focusing on Gardens and grounds, to ensure they are presented in the best possible condition and contribute to making Rosehill Gardens a premier racing and training facility.
DAY TO DAY, THE ROLE WILL:

• Supervise the ongoing site maintenance and management of Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
• Develop and implement work schedules and rosters and manage staff
• Recommend, buy, and cultivate a broad range of plants.
• Conduct soil sampling and water testing and implement fertilising programmes.
• Test and apply chemicals, identify, and mitigate against potential pest and disease risks.
• Set daily, weekly, and monthly priorities regarding garden and grounds maintenance in conjunction with the Leadership team.

THE RIGHT FIT
To be successful in the role, the right fit will have the following experience and capability:

• Supervising and motivating a team of staff;
• OH&S provisions relating to manual handling and the handling of pesticides and other chemicals used in the day-to-day management of the Gardens and grounds;
• Mechanical and workshop knowledge to enable interaction with Mechanical Maintenances Staff;
• A Diploma in Horticulture or a related discipline is highly desirable as is a thorough knowledge, experience and understanding of the horticulture and racing industry;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to develop innovative solutions to problems;
• Sound negotiation and influencing skills and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships;
• Computer literacy and skills in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Comfortable working in close proximity to horses with the potential risk of exposure to horse incidents, accidents and fatalities;

THE PERKS:

• Free onsite parking – close and convenient location
• 2 complimentary member race day passes for events all year round
• An additional day off per year for Wellbeing Leave
• Recognition for outstanding work through our reward & recognition program
• End of carnival team celebrations and regular social events
• Opportunities to give back to the community through our volunteering program

If you believe you are the right fit and demonstrate our values, come and join us.
To apply, visit:
Applications close on Tuesday, 26th March 2024.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
Australian Turf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where our team members feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
Type: Permanent
Category: Trades and Services
Reference ID: MB000033
Date Posted: 27/02/2024