Do you have a passion for the conservation and maintenance of grounds within a heritage environment? We are looking for 2 experienced Horticulturists to join a leading NSW Government Executive Agency. You will be part of a diverse, professional and dynamic team that supports MHNSW to achieve its goals.
What we do
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at MHNSW.
What you’ll do with us
This role will support the conservation and maintenance of the gardens and grounds across MHNSW sites and Heritage & Collections Division projects to conserve; develop and present these gardens and landscapes to the highest standards for the access, interpretation, enjoyment, and education of visitors in accordance with the philosophies and corporate plan of Museums of History NSW.
The essential requirements of the role:
- Appropriate trade qualifications and 2 – 3 years post-qualification work experience in a public garden with high presentation and horticultural standards.
- TAFE qualifications in Horticulture and/or equivalent.
- Comprehensive knowledge and proven experience in pest and weed control, including safe use and application of hazardous chemicals.
- Demonstrated experience in a wide range of horticultural duties including arboriculture, soft and hard landscaping incorporating gardening practices, techniques and rationale, plant recognition, cultivation and propagation, and turf culture.
- Demonstrated ability to safely use, maintain and make minor repairs to electrical, mechanical and other gardening equipment.
- Ability to operate a chainsaw in line with required guidelines.
- Possession of a valid NSW driver’s licence with the licence to operate manual vehicles.
- Possession of first aid certificate.
- Knowledge and implementation of Workplace Health and Safety and safe manual handling practices.
- Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites, both internal and external environments is a genuine workplace requirement.
- Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.
