Sovereign Hill is a dynamic group of museums presenting the mining, social, cultural and environmental heritage of the Ballarat region and its impact on Australia’s history. Our Gardening Department is responsible for landscaping and maintaining the entire gardens for The Sovereign Hill Museums Association. Gardening within the outdoor museum needs to ensure historical accuracy of the 1850s as much as possible and includes several vegetable gardens. Landscaping and gardening maintenance for the Sovereign Hill Hotel, Gold Museum and all surrounding carparks is also an important role for the team. Many photographs have been and continue to be taken of our gardens.
In this newly created position you will undertake a Certificate III in Horticulture whist assisting the Gardening team to undertake its core function within the museum. You will learn through a combination of onsite and offsite training to complete the traineeship.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Possess a genuine interest in gardening
- Have basic knowledge of gardening terminology and its value in historical interpretation
- Have an awareness of OHS when using tools and machinery associated with gardening and horticulture
- Be able and willing to undertake and complete a Traineeship
- Have good communication skills
If this sounds like the career opportunity for you, please visit our website www.sovereignhill.com.au/careers for more information including a full position description and information on how to apply. Applications close midnight Sunday 27 November 2016
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and appointment is subject to satisfactory Police Record, Working with Children Check and Pre-Employment Medical Checks.
