Community Nursery Officer

Hawkesbury City Council • Part-time • Windsor, New South Wales, AU • 1d ago

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

Temporary Part-Time – Until September 2027
21 hours per week
Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Parks Officer – Land Management and based in Mulgrave NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to supervise nursery staff and volunteers, collect seeds and maintain seed database, while carrying out general nursery duties.

About You

You have Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management or Conservation and Land Management, with experience as a supervisor with a background leading both staff and volunteers. You will have demonstrated experience in propagation, seed bank management and general nursery operations. along with knowledge of relevant environmental Legislations and Acts. you will be a champion for safety, ensuring the team are consistently operating under WHS safe work practices.

Essential Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in Nursery Management or Conservation and Land Management and equivalent industry experience
Sound Knowledge of native vegetation in the Sydney region
Demonstrated experience in propagation and seed bank management to flora bank guidelines
Experience in dealing with financial management/grant funding
Demonstrated knowledge of Pesticide Act and other relevant environmental legislation ie Wildlife Act
Sound knowledge of plant and implements use, maintenance and safety
Demonstrated experience in general nursery operations
Demonstrated experience with small plant use and maintenance and nursery irrigation systems
Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff and volunteers
Knowledge of Nursery Growers Industry Association Australia guidelines
Experience in pest and disease management
Experience in the use of computers including Microsoft office and other basic office equipment
Chemical Application Certificate
First Aid Certification
The right to live and work in Australia
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration