Overview
Salary: $66,923 – $73,932 pa. (pro rata) + super
Casual position
VRN: VG/422122
Who We Are
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/
What You’ll Do
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Explorer Guide to deliver engaging and informative tours of our Melbourne and Cranbourne Gardens. In this role, you will share insights into the Gardens’ history and contemporary significance while ensuring a safe and enjoyable visitor experience. You’ll transport visitors safely around the Gardens, assisting with the boarding and departures. You will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of our programs by gathering visitor feedback and staying up to date on the Gardens through regular training and collaboration with horticulture and science staff.
What You’ll Bring
The ideal candidate will be able to work across both Melbourne and Cranbourne Gardens and have proven experience as a tour guide. You possess strong presentation skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences, including international visitors. Knowledge of plants, horticulture, or conservation is highly valued, along with a thorough understanding of best practices in customer service and accessibility needs. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently are key. A Victorian Light Rigid Driver’s Licence and Commercial Passenger Vehicle Licence are essential, as are proficiency in computer skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.
Working with Us
At RBGV you’ll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.You must submit a recent resume along with a document responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline.
Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.
Enquiries can be directed by email to recruitment@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Applications close: Sunday, 20 October 2024 (Midnight).
RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All apicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.
