About the Role…

This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of all horticultural services. Horticulture at Taronga is unique and a key part of the horticultural service includes the management of offsite plantations with the delivery of animal fodder from various plant species. Other duties include leading ground maintenance, the presentation of exhibits, botanical collections and grounds, maintenance of bush land areas using natural area restoration techniques and urban forest management.

Key Accountabilities…

• Supervise, develop and deploy horticultural resources and staff so that all resources are matched to Taronga’s priorities.
• Develop, supervise, and carry out work and maintenance programs ensuring programmed maintenance and horticultural activities are aligned with Taronga’s strategic goals.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues, management, internal and external stakeholders in relation to horticultural maintenance and plant management strategies.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with key internal and external contacts to achieve a strategic approach to all requests and the responsive provision of advice and information within set deadlines.
• Maintain security, maintenance and records of the Taronga’s assets including plant and equipment in accordance with established protocols, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team, to assist Taronga in its achievement of strategic outcomes.
• Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Recognised Trade or Horticulture certificate or equivalent experience
• Current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised
• Pre employment Tuberculosis Screening
• NSW paid Working with Children Check

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
• Free onsite zoo car parking
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• We’re a social team; there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
• + more!

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the following two target questions as part of your application. 

• Please outline your experience in supervising small teams in a horticultural or similar setting?
• Why have you applied for this role and why do you want to work at Taronga?

Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 12 September 2024