Senior hort. position at RBG Sydney

[Karen Wilson]

     SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE

     ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS SYDNEY

     + SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Botanic Gardens (Pos No. RBG 98/7). The
     Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is a distinguished Australian centre for
     the practice of horticulture, for plant related conservation,
     education and community programs, and for botanical, ecological and
     horticultural research. The position will lead three world class
     botanic gardens, a major community education program, and be
     responsible for the high profile public open space comprising the
     Sydney Domain. The position will be responsible for maintaining the
     living plant collections in the Gardens and the open space in the
     Gardens and the Domain, to maximise their value to the community,
     through science, education, conservation programs and recreation.

     Essential: Excellent leadership, vision, communication and negotiation
     skills. University qualifications, practical professional experience
     and accumulated knowledge and interest in relevant fields of science,
     horticulture, education and/or heritage. Proven ability to manage open
     space of high horticultural, scientific, educational, cultural and
     heritage significance. Ability to develop and implement strategies for
     the advancement of the Branch. Proven experience in managing a
     multi-disciplinary team with an understanding and commitment to the
     issues of equity, occupational health and safety, diversity and
     opportunity in human resource management. An understanding of public
     policy issues which may affect botanic gardens, especially in the area
     of conservation of bio diversity. An understanding of the role of
     botanic gardens into the 21st century. Commitment to ethical work
     practices.

     An attractive remuneration package within the SES Level 1 band,
     $99,945 - $116,240 and a contract up to five (5) years will be
     negotiated. Information package: Linda Bojarski (02) 9231 8035 e-mail
     Linda_Bojarski at rbgsyd.gov.au. Inquiries Frank Howarth, Director
     (+61-2) 9231 8112 e-mail Frankh at rbgsyd.gov.au.

     Applications marked "Confidential" to Debbie Pinches, Personnel
     Officer Mrs Macquarie's Rd., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Closing date:
     13 February 1998