You will be part of the Fort Canning Park (FCP) team that manages and oversees the programmes, events and operations of the park.
National Parks Board
Senior Manager/Manager (Fort Canning Park)
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of the team based in Fort Canning Park to manage the park. You will contribute towards the greenery maintenance, upkeep of park facilities, and ensure the execution of day-to-day park operations such as tree inspections and cleansing work are carried out in a timely manner to provide a safe and pleasant experience for park visitors.
You will plan, develop, and implement greening, development, conservation, community engagement initiatives and events, in collaboration with colleagues as well as partners from the public and private sectors.
Your duties will also include coordinating with stakeholders and vendors to manage operations for events held in the park, ensuring smooth execution of programmes such as heritage tours and the management of park volunteers.
What we are looking for
• Area of studies in Horticulture/Environmental Science/Life Science or any other related discipline
• Certified Practicing Horticulturist, accredited with the Australian Institute of Horticulture or Certified Arborist, accredited with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will be an advantage
• Keen interest in nature, plants, greenery and environmental horticulture
• Enjoy working outdoors and interacting with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Creative and resourceful individual with good interpersonal and writing skills
• Able to work in team environment, adaptable with a diverse range of duties and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work after office hours and during weekends and public holidays when required
• Certified Practicing Horticulturist, accredited with the Australian Institute of Horticulture or Certified Arborist, accredited with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will be an advantage
• Keen interest in nature, plants, greenery and environmental horticulture
• Enjoy working outdoors and interacting with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Creative and resourceful individual with good interpersonal and writing skills
• Able to work in team environment, adaptable with a diverse range of duties and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work after office hours and during weekends and public holidays when required
Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
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