Gardening Professional for Public Spaces

17 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeHorticulturist Full time $72,000 - $96,000
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Gardening Professional to join our team and contribute to the curation, development, management, care, and interpretation of gardens in public spaces. The ideal candidate will have experience in horticulture and gardening, particularly in curating and managing public spaces.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work on a large-scale project that combines gardening, programming, interpretation, and management. You will be part of a collective journey of discovery, innovation, and shared learning as we strive to create truly meaningful and sustainable landscapes.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct general horticultural maintenance, including planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, hedging, mowing, soil amelioration, and irrigation across public space gardens.
  • Create and follow a program for daily works.
  • Undertake tree maintenance.
  • Maintain and operate plant and other equipment in a clean, safe, and effective working condition, and carry out all works in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Facilitate a lead role in on-ground programming, monitoring, operating, and maintenance of the irrigation system as part of a broader team dedicated to best practice water management.
  • Fertilizing and herbicide application.
  • Disease and pest identification and control utilizing IPM principles.
  • Contribute to the curation and ongoing management of gardens, ensuring high standards of horticulture, display, and visitor experience.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in horticulture and gardening, particularly in curating and managing public spaces.
  • Experience working with a diverse range of plants, with a focus on high-value amenity horticulture.
  • Demonstrated technical skills in operating, managing, and troubleshooting a large-scale automated irrigation system.
  • Experience in supervising contractors and consultants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse stakeholders, including visitors, colleagues, and community members.
  • Experience in delivering public education programs, workshops, or interpretive initiatives.
  • Physical fitness and capacity to undertake manual tasks in an outdoor environment across all seasons.
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Desired Experience/Qualifications
  • Experience working in collaboration with First Peoples communities and organizations.
  • Formal qualifications in horticulture (minimum Diploma of Horticulture), alternatively qualifications in environmental science, or a related discipline.

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