Be passionate.
Be progressive.
Hawkesbury City
Council.
Temporary
Part-Time – Until September ****
21 hours
per week
Fitness
Passport Option + On-Site Parking
Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities.
We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people.
We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Parks Officer – Land
Management and based in Mulgrave NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to
supervise nursery staff and volunteers, collect seeds and maintain seed
database, while carrying out general nursery duties.
About You
You have Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management or Conservation
and Land Management, with experience as a supervisor with a background leading both staff and volunteers.
You will have demonstrated experience in propagation, seed bank management and general nursery operations.
along with knowledge of relevant environmental Legislations and Acts.
you will be a champion for safety, ensuring the team are consistently operating under WHS safe work practices.
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management
or Conservation and Land Management and equivalent industry experience
Sound
Knowledge of native vegetation in the Sydney region
Demonstrated
experience in propagation and seed bank management to flora bank guidelines
Experience
in dealing with financial management/grant funding
Demonstrated
knowledge of Pesticide Act and other relevant environmental legislation ie
Wildlife Act
Sound




knowledge of plant and implements use, maintenance and safety
Demonstrated
experience in general nursery operations
Demonstrated
experience with small plant use and maintenance and nursery irrigation systems
Demonstrated
experience in the supervision of staff and volunteers
Knowledge
of Nursery Growers Industry Association Australia guidelines
Experience
in pest and disease management
Experience
in the use of computers including Microsoft office and other basic office
equipment
Chemical Application Certificate
First Aid Certification
The right to live and work in Australia
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to
undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Desirable Criteria
Training and assessment certificate
Landscape Certificate
Conservation and Land Management certificate
Knowledge of database systems, spreadsheet and
inventory management
Class MR Drivers Licence
The Rewards
There are many
benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
Outstanding
working environment
Tertiary
Education Assistance
Health
and Wellbeing Program
Long
Service Leave after 5 years
Training
and Development Opportunities
Employee
Reward and Recognition program
Fitness
Passport Option
Social
Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
Employee
Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website
Applications close Sunday, 30th August ****
Applications must be submitted online.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

📌 Community Nursery Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Sydney