Australian National Botanic Gardens

Current positions vacant at the Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Currently recruiting for:

Horticulture Manager Officer

Reference number: 16301
Title: Horticulture Manager Officer
Designation: APS 6
Division: Parks Australia
Section: Australian National Botanic Gardens
Unit: Horticulture and Living Collections
Location: ANBG Canberra ACT
Immediate supervisor: AssistantDirector, Horticulture and Living Collections
Closing Date: 17 November

Job summary: Manage horticultural staff in the provision of horticulture services in the ANBG living collections, including outdoor horticulture, machinery use, records management, developing best practice procedures, purchasing, field collection, management of contractors, fire warden duties and water management. Take a leading role in horticulture team management and communication activities, including operational planning, section planning, performance management and change management.

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Executive Officer

Reference number: 20685
Title: Executive Officer
Designation: APS Level 6 (non-ongoing, part time 3 days per week till Jun 09)
Division: Parks Australia
Section: Australian National Botanic Gardens / Administration, Canberra
Immediate supervisor: Director, ANBG
Closing date: 14 November 2008

Job summary: Prepare correspondence (including Ministerials) and undertake research on corporate issues of relevance to the ANBG Management Team. Undertake contract and project management and procurement related to integrated ANBG management programs. Assist with administration associated with review of ANBG Plan of Management.

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Collections Planning and Development Officer

Reference number: 19181
Title: Collections Planning and Development Officer
Designation: APS 6
Division: Parks Australia
Section: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra
Unit: Assets and Development
Immediate supervisor: Manager, Assets and Development
Closing Date: 1 December 2008

Job summary: Facilitate assessment, planning and development of the plant collections across the functional units of the ANBG, incorporating inputs from specialist areas including horticulture, communication, science, conservation and information management. Lead and manage the plant collections monitoring team, including development of work programs and priorities, managing team training and development needs, preparing budgets and purchasing of equipment. Liaise with horticultural and information staff to manage section thematic intent and documentation, plant locations and identity through links to voucher specimens in the Australian National Herbarium, and labelling plants for the public.

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