Jacqui Galbraith
Craigieburn,VIC
Summary
Experienced professional with practical knowledge in horticulture, conservation and garden centre management. Brings a strong combination of hands-on horticultural expertise, practical workshop facilitation and experience supporting young workers and people with special needs in the workplace.
Experience in organising activities, workshops and community events in a professional and community capacity.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulturist/ Nursery Assistant
Bunnings
Melbourne, Vic
09.2011 - Current
- Advised Bunnings customers on plant care, soil, and garden product selection.
- Maintained Bunnings garden centre displays and seasonal merchandising standards.
Product Support Sales Representative
Enhance Nursery Solutions
Melbourne and Regional
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained strong client relationships through proactive calls, emails, and service updates.
- Provided prompt responses to customer inquiries, ensuring timely support and effective issue resolution
- Processed customer orders in sales systems and account records.
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Gardener
Apollo Caravan Park
Melbourne, Vic
04.2007 - 09.2011
- Maintained caravan park lawns, gardens, and landscaped guest areas.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Operated mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools safely.
Quarantine Inspector
DAFF
Melbourne Airport, Vic
09.2001 - 12.2004
- Implemented quarantine controls at ports and border facilities to prevent the entry of harmful pathogens
- Performed daily inspections of personnel entering and exiting quarantine areas to detect signs of illness or infection.
- Monitored and enforced decontamination procedures to maintain safety standards.
- Adhered strictly to established policies and procedures related to operations within a quarantine facility.
Education
Certificate IV in Community Services - Community Services
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC10-2026
Diploma in Natural Resource Management - Distinction -
Riverina Institute of TAFE
Albury, NSW11-2001
Associate Diploma in Horticulture -
Burnley Horticultural College
Burnley, VIC11-1987
Skills
- Practical horticulture skills
- Plant care techniques
- Sustainable practices
- Stock control
- Safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Event organization
- Workshop facilitation
- Community gardening
Certification
- First Aid
- Working with Children's Check
Affiliations
- Trust For Nature
Conservation Covenant Project
2004 - present - Volunteers Australia - Aireys Inlet (vic)
Environmental conservation activity - Westmeadows Community Indigenous Garden - member and participant
Timeline
Product Support Sales Representative
Enhance Nursery Solutions
03.2017 - 12.2020
Horticulturist/ Nursery Assistant
Bunnings
09.2011 - Current
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Gardener
Apollo Caravan Park
04.2007 - 09.2011
Quarantine Inspector
DAFF
09.2001 - 12.2004
Certificate IV in Community Services - Community Services
Kangan Institute
Diploma in Natural Resource Management - Distinction -
Riverina Institute of TAFE
Associate Diploma in Horticulture -
Burnley Horticultural College