Kings Park and Botanic Garden is a world-leading botanic garden and the most visited destination in Perth. Managed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, it offers a prestigious work environment among some of the highest profile parklands, gardens and programs in the State.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to similar traineeship positions.
THIS POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL TRAINEESHIP POSITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS, FULL-TIME (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION)
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2022
Job Description
Learning horticultural and associated activities whilst assisting other staff to implement the operational plan as part of a team.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Successful completion of Year 10.
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of horticulture (provide details in your application of any practical experience you have gained through school, as a volunteer, on weekends, etc).
- Strong work ethic with a willingness and ability to perform physical work year round in an outdoor team environment.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Western Australian flora.
Note: Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Ms Miriam Everall on (08) 9480 3926, or for further information about the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, please visit https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
Your interest in employment opportunities at Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) is welcomed. BGPA actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people in our workplace. We encourage all people, including those with disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is sincerely committed to its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 and ensuring that people with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment with DBCA. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the criteria for the position apply. DBCA may utilise Section 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to prioritise the appointment of a person with a disability from this process.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
