Join Our Team as a Senior Horticulturalist at the Botanic Gardens!

Are you an experienced horticulturist with a passion for botanic gardens and living collections? We're looking for Two Senior Horticulturalists to join our dedicated team in supporting the daily operation of the Botanic Gardens. As a key specialist, you will help maintain and revitalise our curated living collections and associated landscapes, contributing to the preservation and growth of our botanical treasures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Horticultural Care: Apply best practice amenity botanic gardens horticulture to maintain and enhance our living collections.
• Sustainability & Management: Support turf, tree, nursery, and biosecurity management initiatives while promoting water-efficient irrigation and water management systems.
• Event & Visitor Support: Provide specialist support for event delivery, site activation, and daily visitor services.
• Site Maintenance: Assist with day-to-day site maintenance services to ensure the gardens are always in pristine condition.

You will bring:

• Expert Knowledge: Proven experience in amenity botanic gardens horticulture.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead and support initiatives that align with statutory responsibilities and corporate policies.
• A Passion for Plants & Nature: A dedication to supporting the beauty and health of our collections, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.

If you're passionate about horticulture and excited to contribute to the beauty of our Botanic Gardens, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us nurture the future of our living collections!

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.