Location:Mulgrave NSW
Department:City Services
Employment type:Part time
Work Arrangement:On-site
Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury CityCouncil.
21 hoursper week
FitnessPassport Option + On-Site Parking
Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Parks Officer – LandManagement and based in Mulgrave NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to supervise nursery staff and volunteers, collect seeds and maintain seeddatabase, while carrying out general nursery duties.
About You
You have Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management or Conservationand 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.
Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Managementor Conservation and Land Management and equivalent industry experience
SoundKnowledge of native vegetation in the Sydney region
Demonstratedexperience in propagation and seed bank management to flora bank guidelines
Experiencein dealing with financial management/grant funding




Demonstratedknowledge of Pesticide Act and other relevant environmental legislation ieWildlife Act
Soundknowledge of plant and implements use, maintenance and safety
Demonstratedexperience in general nursery operations
Demonstratedexperience with small plant use and maintenance and nursery irrigation systems
Demonstratedexperience in the supervision of staff and volunteers
Knowledgeof Nursery Growers Industry Association Australia guidelines
Experiencein pest and disease management
Experiencein the use of computers including Microsoft office and other basic officeequipment
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 toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Training and assessment certificate
Landscape Certificate
Conservation and Land Management certificate
Knowledge of database systems, spreadsheet andinventory management
Class MR Drivers Licence
The Rewards
There are manybenefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:
Greatworking environment
Healthand Wellbeing Program
LongService Leave after 5 years
Trainingand Development Opportunities
EmployeeReward and Recognition program
FitnessPassport Option
SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family
Applications close Sunday, 30th August ****
Applications must be submitted online.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of yourapplication.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.
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