About the Position
Nangak Tamboree connects the University to the wider community and environment by providing a vital link from the bushland reserves, including the Gresswell Habitat Link and Gresswell Forest in the north, through La Trobe's Wildlife Sanctuary and main campus, eventually flowing into Darebin Creek in the south.
The Nursery Production Coordinator will lead and oversee the continued development and operations of the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary Indigenous Plant Nursery. They will provide expert direction to the sourcing, curation, propagation, and maintenance of plant material to support high-quality plant production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and oversee the continued development and operations of the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary Indigenous Plant Nursery.
2. Provide expert direction to the sourcing, curation, propagation, and maintenance of plant material to support high-quality plant production.
Requirements
Tertiary Qualifications and Experience
* Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the management of a nursery, particularly one focused on indigenous plants.
* Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures, or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
* Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
* Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
* High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution-oriented approach.
Social Responsibility
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.