Job opportunities

Horticultural Technician - Melbourne Gardens

We are seeking an experienced and passionate horticulturist who has previous knowledge of weed, pest and disease identification and demonstrated ability to lead a small team. A capacity to maintain accurate plant records; to monitor, maintain and repair automatic irrigation systems; provide high quality customer service to visitors and internal clients and to work with the team toward achieving its goals is also required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career and enhance their knowledge of horticulture.

This is a full-time contract and is classified at RBG Grade 2.2

Horticultural Technician Position Description

If you are interested then please send your applications to HR via email to recruit@rbg.vic.gov.au by COB Wednesday 16 February 2012 or mail to Royal Botanic Gardens, Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra VIC 3141.For enquiries please contact Michael McNabb on 92522474.

Customer Service Team Leader - Melbourne Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate customer service individual with previous supervisory experience coupled with sound administrative and computer skills.  This position supports the Co-ordinator Customer Service and will lead the Customer Service Team on the weekends and therefore we are seeking individuals with initiative, problem solving and decision making skills.  

This is a Fixed-term, full-time position working from Wednesday to Sunday.

Customer Service Team Leader Position Description

Please send applications via email to recruit@rbg.vic.gov.au by COB Monday 13 February 2012 or mail to Royal Botanic Gardens, Private Bag 2000, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra VIC 3141. For enquiries please contact  Dale Alsford 9252 2376.
 

Customer Service Officer - Cranbourne Gardens

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service…..?

Are you excited about the beauty and diversity of Australian plants…..?

Take this opportunity to become a member of our dedicated team, based at our Cranbourne Gardens site.

The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) Cranbourne is one of Victoria’s most precious areas of native bushland and offers nature-lovers the chance to explore 363 hectares of untouched heathlands, wetlands and woodlands. These expansive natural gardens are home to thriving bird and animal life, including several rare and endangered species. RBG Cranbourne is also home to a new garden - the Australian Garden - a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. This amazing new garden features a gallery of exhibition gardens, sculpture and displays - all highlighting the beauty and diversity of our Australian landscape.

Based at the Visitor Centre, you will enjoy interacting and greeting our wide variety of visitors. Your role will include administrative and reception duties as well as face-to-face and telephone enquiries about RBG facilities, services and programs, venue hire and special activities/events.

You have demonstrated experience in providing high quality customer service in a busy environment, an ability to think on your feet, and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The most important thing however, is that you are focussed on providing our visitors with positive and memorable experiences.

This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity to 30 June 2012 (maternity leave backfill), working Sunday to Thursday.

Incumbents may be engaged in child related work and as such will require a successful ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to commencement.

Customer Service Officer position description

Send applications to recruit@rbg.vic.gov.au by COB Monday 13 February 2012. Enquiries can be directed to Kylie Regester on 9252 2411. Applications should address the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.