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Nursery Co-ordinator

We’re looking for a Nursery Co-ordinator who will be responsible for operating the City Farm Nursery making it a profitable enterprise that provides a service to the community through providing useful plants, information, and other permaculture resources.

 

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                     Nursery Coordinator

Award:                        Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) Enterprise Agreement
Hours:                          25 hours per week  (The Nursery Coordinator will be required to work Sundays – penalty rates paid)
Pay rate:                      NSCF Enterprise Agreement Level 3, $26.89/hr, plus entitlements (e.g., leave, super) as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement
Contract Position:  Permanent Part-time
Responsible to:        Enterprise & Support Manager

Person

The Nursery Coordinator will be responsible for operating the City Farm Nursery making it a profitable enterprise that provides a service to the community through providing useful plants, information, and other permaculture resources.

The Nursery Coordinator should have experience working in a retail nursery and a passion for customer service, preferably with a practical working knowledge of Permaculture plants and their uses. This role will be responsible for supervising and developing volunteers to assist with the nursery retail and production.

The person should be willing to work with our community to meet the financial, social and environmental objectives of the Nursery. They will have initiative and be open to sharing their practical skills and experiences with a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the ordering, sales and stocktaking of all retail lines ensuring that stock is always available for sales.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with existing and new vendors and suppliers.
  • Maintain a Point of Sale & inventory management system for the retail operations.
  • Maintain a safe and welcoming retail space with appropriate visual merchandising
  • Implement and contribute to the development of a marketing plan for the Nursery.
  • Build a loyal customer base, providing outstanding customer service.
  • Supervise and develop Nursery volunteers, staff, and students to meet the operational needs of the Nursery.
  • Develop, implement, and document processes and procedures for the retail Nursery.
  • Ensure Nursery resources and equipment are maintained and in good working order.
  • Liaise with the Education & Farming Manager to produce plants for retail.
  • Provide the Enterprise & Support Manager with financial and operational reports.
  • Monitor the Nursery budget ensuring the financial goals remain on track.
  • Maintain any certifications as directed by the Enterprise & Support Manager.
  • Actively participate in relevant meetings.
  • Work co-operatively with the Enterprise & Support Manager, other enterprises, and teams at the Farm.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Selection Criteria)

Essential

  • Qualifications and training in horticulture.
  • Supervisory and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated experience in retail nursery operations and management
  • A working knowledge of plants and other elements used in permaculture including their requirements and uses.
  • Experience in customer service, cash handling, stock control, Point of Sale & inventory management systems and other administrative tasks required in a retail setting.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, including on social media.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing marketing strategies and plans
  • Problem solving skills as they relate to retail nursery operations

Desirable

  • Permaculture Design Course or willingness to acquire one.
  • Experience in working in community organisations.
  • Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to acquire one.

 
Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community project on the banks of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek in the inner city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience. 

NSCF Vision: All living sustainably

NSCF Purpose: Our purpose is to be an inspirational working model of a community-based urban permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Northey Street City Farm is proactively building meaningful relationships and programs with First Nations people in all its activities.

Applications:

  • Applications must address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each)
  • Please also include a CV with at least two referees
  • Applications are due 4pm Tuesday 28 February 2023
  • Proposed start date is early March 2023.
  • For further information, please contact the Belinda Kau on belinda@nscf.org.au
  • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au

 Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

www.nscf.org.au           Phone: 07-38578775      Email: info@nscf.org.au

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Vacancy – Nursery Co-ordinator

Do you have experience in a retail nursery and a passion for customer service, preferably with a practical working knowledge of Permaculture plants and their uses as well as managing people (staff and volunteers)?

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:   Nursery Coordinator

Hours:                                24.5 hours per week (required to work weekends – penalty rates paid )

Pay rate:                            NSCF Award Agreement Level 3, $26.49 /hr, plus entitlements (e.g. leave, super) as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement

Contract Position:       Permanent part-time

Responsible to:              Enterprise Manager

Person

The Nursery Coordinator will be responsible for operating the City Farm Nursery making it a profitable enterprise that provides a service to the community through providing useful plants and other permaculture resources. The Nursery Coordinator should have experience in a retail nursery and a passion for customer service, preferably with a practical working knowledge of Permaculture plants and their uses. This role will be responsible for supervising and developing volunteers to assist with the nursery retail and production. The person will ideally be reliable, passionate about plants and customers, an enthusiastic self-starter who is willing to work with our community to meet the financial, social and environmental objectives of the nursery. They will have initiative and be open to sharing their practical skills and experiences with a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the ordering, sales and stocktaking of all retail lines ensuring that stock is always available for sales.
  • Maintain a Point of Sale & inventory management system for the retail operations.
  • Maintain a welcoming retail space with appropriate visual merchandising and to OHS standards.
  • Implement and contribute to the development of a marketing plan for the nursery.
  • Build a loyal customer base, providing outstanding customer service.
  • Supervise and develop nursery volunteers, staff and students to meet the operational needs of the nursery.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a knowledge base of processes and procedures for the retail Nursery.
  • Liaise with the Farm & Site Manager to produce plants for retail.
  • Provide the Enterprise Manager with financial and operational reports.
  • Monitor the Nursery budget ensuring the financial goals remain on track.
  • Maintain any agreed certifications as directed by the Enterprise Manager.
  • Ensure Nursery resources and equipment are maintained and in good working order.
  • Actively participate in relevant meetings.
  • Work co-operatively with the Enterprise Manager, other enterprises and teams at the Farm.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Selection Criteria)

Essential

  • Qualifications and training in horticulture.
  • Demonstrated experience in retail nursery operations.
  • A working knowledge of plants and other elements used in permaculture design including their requirements and uses.
  • Experience in customer service, cash handling, stock control and other administrative tasks required in a retail setting.
  • Experience in the use of Point of Sale & inventory management systems
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing marketing strategies and plans
  • Problem solving skills as they relate to retail nursery operations
  • Supervisory and leadership skills

Desirable

  • Permaculture Design Certificate
  • Experience in working in community-based organisations.

 Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community project on the banks of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek in the inner city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience.

NSCF Vision: All living sustainably

NSCF Purpose: Our purpose is to be an inspirational working model of a community-based urban permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability.

Applications:

  • Applications must address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each)
  • Please also include a CV with at least two referees
  • Applications are due 4pm Tuesday 22 February 2022.
  • Proposed start date is early March 2022.
  • For further information, please contact the Desi Achilleos on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au
  • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au

 Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

www.nscf.org.au           Phone: 07-38578775      Email: info@nscf.org.au

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Vacancy – Nursery Co-ordinator

Do you have experience in a retail nursery and a passion for customer service, preferably with a practical working knowledge of Permaculture plants and their uses?

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:   Nursery Co-ordinator
Hours:                                24.5 hours per week
(The Nursery Coordinator will be required to work weekends – penalty rates paid)
Pay rate:                            NSCF Award Agreement Level 3, $26.49/hr, plus entitlements (e.g. leave, super) as defined in the NSCF Enterprise Agreement)
Contract Position:       Permanent part time
Responsible to:              Enterprise Manager

Person

The Nursery Coordinator will be responsible for operating the City Farm Nursery making it a profitable enterprise that provides a service to the community through providing useful plants and other permaculture resources. The Nursery Coordinator should have experience in a retail nursery and a passion for customer service, preferably with a practical working knowledge of Permaculture plants and their uses. This role will be responsible for supervising and developing volunteers to assist with the nursery retail and production. The person will ideally be reliable, passionate about plants and customers, an enthusiastic self-starter who is willing to work with our community to meet the financial, social and environmental objectives of the nursery. They will have initiative and be open to sharing their practical skills and experiences with a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the ordering, sales and stocktaking of all retail lines ensuring that stock is always available for sales.
  • Maintain a Point of Sale & inventory management system for the retail operations.
  • Maintain a welcoming retail space with appropriate visual merchandising and to OHS standards.
  • Implement and contribute to the development of a marketing plan for the Nursery.
  • Build a loyal customer base, providing outstanding customer service.
  • Supervise and develop Nursery volunteers, staff, and students to meet the operational needs of the Nursery.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a knowledge base of processes and procedures for the retail Nursery.
  • Liaise with the Farm & Site Manager to produce plants for retail.
  • Provide the Enterprise Manager with financial and operational reports.
  • Monitor the Nursery budget ensuring the financial goals remain on track.
  • Maintain any agreed certifications as directed by the Enterprise Manager.
  • Ensure Nursery resources and equipment are maintained and in good working order.
  • Actively participate in relevant meetings.
  • Work co-operatively with the Enterprise Manager, other enterprises, and teams at the Farm.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Selection Criteria)

 Essential

  • Qualifications and training in horticulture.
  • Demonstrated experience in retail nursery operations.
  • A working knowledge of plants and other elements used in permaculture design including their requirements and uses.
  • Experience in customer service, cash handling, stock control and other administrative tasks required in a retail setting.
  • Experience in the use of Point of Sale & inventory management systems
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing marketing strategies and plans
  • Problem solving skills as they relate to retail nursery operations
  • Supervisory and leadership skills

Desirable

  • Permaculture Design Certificate
  • Experience in working in community – based organisations.

 Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

Working Environment

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community project on the banks of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek in the inner city suburb of Windsor. It has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of Permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience.

NSCF Vision: All living sustainably

NSCF Purpose: Our purpose is to be an inspirational working model of a community-based urban permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability.

Applications:

  • Applications must address each of the selection criteria (maximum 100 words each)
  • Please also include a CV with at least two referees
  • Applications are due 4pm Tuesday 25 January 2022.
  • Proposed start date is early February 2022.
  • For further information, please contact the Desi Achilleos on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au
  • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au

 Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

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Vacancies – Casual Events Workers

 

Do you have experience and enthusiasm working on events?

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:   Events Workers
Employment:     Casual, as per NSCF Staff Agreement, Level 1
Salary:                   Casual Rate of $26.38 per hour

Responsibilities

·    Work as part of the Northey Street City Farm Events Team as directed by the Enterprise and Events Manager or Site Coordinator.
·    Responsible to the NSCF Management Committee through the Enterprise and Events Manager.

Organisation

Established in 1994, Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) is a non-profit community organisation for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the principles of Permaculture through hands-on experience. Join an enthusiastic, passionate group of people to work on one of Australia’s largest city farms; a Permaculture site on 2 ha, established kitchen and market gardens as well as orchards and wood lot, plus Brisbane’s only certified Organic Farmers Market and retail Nursery.  NSCF is also a community hub that facilitates the development of social connections and new skills for volunteers and participants in a variety of programs.

Events Team Tasks include

·    Box Office
·    Stage Management
·    Assisting in site tasks like signage, electricity, lighting, stall holder communication, set up of marquees, tables, chairs, waste management, cleaning and bump out
·    Dishwashing for waste free events
·    Raffle ticket selling
·    Food and beverage service
·    Creative Arts installations
·    Sound and Lighting
·    Kids activities
·    Events administration and coordination

Selection Criteria

Essential

· Experience or enthusiasm in working on a particular aspect of Events as listed above, for example: creative arts, customer service, social media.
· Experience working in teams
· Excellent communication skills
· Knowledge of Permaculture

Desirable

·    Experience working in community / volunteer organisations
·    Knowledge of NSCF events and purpose
·    Hold a RSAS
·    Hold a Blue Card (working with children)

Applications

·    Applications must address each of the selection criteria. (200 words max).
·    Please also include a recent CV with at least two referees.
·    For more information on the position, contact Enterprise & Events Manager on enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au
·    Applications are due by 4pm on 30 September 2021
·    Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au

Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

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Vacancy – Farming and Site Team Manager

Do you have a proven strong background in practical Permaculture and organic fruit and vegetable farming in the sub tropics? Have you previously managed a team of people and day to day farm operations?

Northey Street City Farm             
….. a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:   Farming & Site Team Manager

Hours:                                24 hours per week

Pay rate:                            NSCF Award Agreement Level 4, $29.56/hr, plus entitlements (Superannuation, Leave Loading and allowances)

Contract Position:       Permanent part time

Responsible to:              Management Committee

Person

The Farming & Site Team Manager should have a proven strong background in practical Permaculture and organic fruit and vegetable farming in the sub tropics, preferably having previously managed a team of people to develop a market garden or orchards. They should have demonstrable experience in both managing day-to-day farm operations as well as driving medium-term strategic and commercial directions.

Organisation

Established in 1994, Northey Street City Farm (NSCF) is a non-profit community organisation for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the principles of Permaculture through hands-on experience. Join an enthusiastic, passionate group of people to work on one of Australia’s largest city farms; a Permaculture site on 2 ha, established kitchen and market gardens as well as orchards and wood lot, plus Brisbane’s only certified Organic Farmers Market and retail Nursery.  NSCF is also a community hub that facilitates the development of social connections and new skills for volunteers and participants in a variety of programs.

Role

The Farming and Site Manager’s role is to oversee and coordinate the Farming and Site team, which is responsible for the management of all gardens, orchards, bush revegetation, other open areas and animal systems, and also for the maintenance of all buildings and infrastructure on the farm site. The Farming and Site team includes two other staff, the Farming Coordinator and the Site Coordinator, as well as a number of volunteers and work experience participants.

The position is for 24 hrs/week, which must include Thursdays.  Occasional weekend work is required (penalty rates paid). Timing of working hours can be flexible according to season and farm requirements.  This position may be physically demanding at times and requires a person who is fit, energetic, and flexible.

Responsibilities

    • Ensure that the Farm site is managed according to Permaculture and organic principles.
    • Manage Farming Team staff.
    • Coordinate the recruitment and training of volunteers and work experience participants for the Farming Team.
    • Contribute to the planning and management of building and infrastructure construction projects as required
    • Coordinate the development and management of farming enterprises, including the Market Garden and the allotments
    • Organise and facilitate Farming Team meetings.
    • Participate in monthly Whole Farm meetings.
    • Report monthly, and be answerable, to the Management Committee, and attend every third Management Committee meeting.
    • Prepare and manage budgets and be accountable for any team related cash handling systems.
    • Contribute to the development, enactment, and review of key policy documents to guide activities on the Farm.

Selection Criteria

Essential

    • Extensive experience in organic gardening and/or farming, preferably in a diverse, integrated, permaculture context in the sub-tropics.
    • Management experience and skills, including planning, budgeting, financial management, team building, staff coordination, volunteer supervision, meeting facilitation and conflict resolution.
    • Hold a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) or be willing to acquire one.
    • Willingness to have a criminal background check and obtain a blue card.
    • Hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to acquire one.
    • Current drivers’ licence.

Desirable

    • Experience working in community or volunteer organisations.
    • Building construction and maintenance experience.
    • Project management skills.

Applications

    • Applications must address each of the selection criteria. (maximum 100 words each).
    • Please also include a CV with at least two referees.
    • Applications are due by 5pm on Tuesday 26 October 2021
    • Proposed start date is early November 2021
    • Please submit application electronically to: info@nscf.org.au
  • Hard copies may be sent to: Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria St, Windsor, 4030

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June 2021 E-News

In this edition find out the latest about the Winter Solstice Festival, a Farm job vacancy, educational opportunities and so much more.
Read the full newsletter HERE.

Northey Street City Farm publishes a free electronic newsletter every month.
To subscribe to our monthly free e-newsletter CLICK HERE.

You will receive the newsletter to your email once a month to let you know what is happening at the farm.

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