Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future. The Science and Australian National Botanic Gardens Branch leads science and conservation planning and policy for Parks Australia and conducts research in conservation and biodiversity management through a range of programs. We engage in and coordinate diverse research partnerships and ensure First Nations knowledge and innovative solutions are core to our work, enabling us to enhance engagement and embed science into decision-making at all levels. Our work includes: Strategic science planning and prioritisation and shaping research partnerships for Parks Australia Leading cross-cutting research to support Parks Australia - in areas such as climate change adaptation, nature positive and knowledge weaving Providing scientific support for Protected Areas policy and Park Management Plans Managing the Australian National Botanic Gardens, home to our Branch and the nation's largest living collection of native plants Innovation in the cross-cutting application of new technologies and data analytics to meet science and application outcomes Facilitating research and science capacity building and education Curating national collections of biological data and conserving and protecting plants through systematics research, seed banking and ex situ conservation The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) is a leading institution for the conservation, study, and display of Australian native flora. The key duties of the position include We are seeking an experienced and motivated horticulture manager to lead the Living Collections section at the ANBG. This role involves managing a large team of horticulture and tree maintenance staff to deliver a world class Botanic Garden through best-practice horticulture, landscape maintenance and development. The position will include managing budgets and resources and contributes to the strategic management of the living collections, as well as supporting the ANBG's conservation, education, and visitor engagement goals. Under limited supervision and in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Living Collections & Assets, the Horticulture Manager will: Lead and manage a team 15-20 horticulture staff and contractors in maintenance and development programs for the Living Collections Section of the ANBG. Provide expert advice and apply knowledge in areas such as pest and disease control, weed management, plant nutrition, irrigation systems, collections management, tree care, turf management and the use of horticultural and landscape machinery. Oversee team operations and communication, including operational section planning, performance management, and change management. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Collaborate with other functional units and contribute to the development and implementation of integrated ANBG programs in conservation, education, interpretation, research and infrastructure. Participate and contribute to ANBG WHS and emergency management activities, and capital works programs. This includes coordinating and conducting hazard and risk assessments, including for trees and working to deliver capital works programs. Perform other duties as required.
