Senior Curator (Horticulture and Living Collections) (709702)Department of Natural Resources and Environment TasmaniaRoyal Tasmanian Botanical GardensGarden OperationsApplications must be submitted by Thursday 02 January, 2025 10:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 pro rata, per annumEmployment type:Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-timeRegion:SouthLocation:HobartAbout the roleActively manage, develop, research, and curate the RTBG living collections, comprising a wide range of valuable and beautiful plant collections.This critical role is a key component of the Strategic Master Plan for the Botanical Gardens.You will use your management skills to lead the horticulture team.Cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Oversee the Living Collections Master Plan and Tasmanian Flora Conservation Plan.Play a critical role in the assessment of tree health throughout the gardens maintaining safety standards.About usRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) is a State Government statutory body, governed under the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002 and is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. A seven member RTBG Board is appointed by the Minister to manage the RTBG, with a director appointed to manage day-to-day operations within the Gardens.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).Minimum RequirementsDemonstrated experience working within a botanic garden, or similar organisation.A degree relevant to the professional duties to be undertaken, as provided by university / tertiary institution.International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) or the ability to acquire after appointment.Application ProcessUpload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr