About Tjuwanpa

Tjuwanpa Outstation Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation TORAC), situated 125km west of Alice Springs via a bitumen road. Established in 1984 to take care of the municipal services needs of the local outstations, TORAC still delivers a range of programs and services to the community and surrounding outstations.

Surrounded by beautiful natural attractions such as Palm Valley and the West MacDonnell Ranges, Hermannsburg is a historically significant and vibrant community. This is a fantastic opportunity would suit someone wanting to advance their career and experience the beautiful outback of Central Australia

Tjuwanpa is part of a Dry Community, prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcohol.

About the Role

Tjuwanpa are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Gardener to join our team.

Our Gardener undertake a varied range of tasks including horticultural maintenance, maintenance of collection records and supervising and training staff.

The successful candidate will provide job coaching and mentoring to jobseekers with a range of barriers to employment.

Individuals and couples encouraged to apply as there are multiple positions available within the organisation.

• Undertake horticultural development and curation of horticultural collections in accordance with current horticultural industry practice
• Implement work and maintenance programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services
• Assist with implementing policies and procedures including complying with work health and safety, environmental, risk and quality requirements
• Assist with supervising staff ,apprentices and contractors/sub-contractors to ensure efficient and effective performance of all required tasks
• Assist with propagation and nursery maintenance
• Curate horticultural collections, including the maintenance of plant tags and labels used in horticultural displays, to facilitate community awareness, positive aesthetics, education and conservation

Key Selection Criteria

• Previous team leading/supervisory experience
• Sound horticulture knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideally possess Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
• Driver’s licence and WHS White Card
• National Police Check or be willing to obtain
• Working with Children Check or willing to obtain

What We Can Offer You

• Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite housing - fully furnished and air-conditioned for only $30 per person per week
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Development and Progression pathways
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive Salary
• Full Time – 12 month contract
• Relocation Assistance
• 6 weeks annual leave