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Job descriptionAgency Department of Tourism and Work unit Alice Springs Desert ParkHospitalityJob title Nursery Manager Designation Technical 3Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 23/03/2026Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Alice SpringsPosition number 5029 RTF Closing 27/01/2026Contact officer Rebecca Duncum on or About the agency | Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OFYOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plansThe NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodatespeople with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitmentprocess or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and themerit process, go to the OCPE website.Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measuresplans, go to the OCPE website.Primary objectiveDevelop and maintain the Alice Springs Desert Park nursery and seed store facility to produce a wide range of Australianarid zone plants for use in Desert Park landscapes and other works as required.Key duties and responsibilities1. Manage the operations of the Alice Springs Desert Park nursery unit and the associated seed store.2. Assist in the development of the nursery''s community activities.3. Conduct trials on hard to propagate and Millenium Seedbank species.4. Oversee record keeping in the Botanical Section.5. Facilitate the organisation of, and participate, in the field collection program.6. Adhere to and oversee all Work Health and Safety requirements.Selection criteriaEssential1. Demonstrated experience in nursery and staff or volunteer management.2. Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, propagating and growing Australian native plants.3. A relevant horticultural qualification or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties ofthe vacancy.Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Knowledge and experience in Botanical record keeping. An ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures. A current NT driver''s license (or the ability to obtain).Desirable1. Knowledge of seed storage practices.2. Experience with field collecting programs.3. Chemcert/SMARTtrain and Senior First Aid certificates.Further informationMany of the duties required of the position are conducted in the field, often in physical challenging environments.