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

The Landscape Systems Officer supports the oversight of various landscape systems within Melbourne Gardens, encompassing lake systems, water play installations, wetlands, recycled water for irrigation, green organics recycling, biosecurity, and catchment hydrology.

The incumbent will employ their technical ability to apply practical solutions to a range of tasks, with a strong focus on water quality standards and outcomes across Melbourne Gardens.  The role also involves assisting with research projects, preparing reports, and using computer software proficiently to maintain accurate records.

What You'll Bring

The successful candidate will hold a diploma in Horticultural or Environmental Science or other relevant field, or commensurate industry experience in maintaining water ecosystems.

You will demonstrate proficiency in the safe operation of plant and equipment for infrastructure, asset, and environmental management, including personal protective equipment. Knowledge of environmental and landscape systems infrastructure, coupled with experience in landscape water management including irrigation best practices.

You will have an understanding of water quality issues from horticultural, ecological and human health perspectives. A natural communicator, you can work well with a variety of teams, as well as engage with visitors in a tourist environment. Proficiency in software packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the attached Position Description (see below).

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.

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 applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.