Technical 4 - Remuneration Package Range $105,501 - $115,442 (including salary $89,637 - $98,223)
Alice Springs Desert Park
Alice Springs
Ongoing vacancy available

• Want to lead horticulture in one of Australia's most iconic desert parks?
• Combine your leadership skills & passion for conservation in a unique setting.
• Support conservation through hands-on horticultural fieldwork and education.

An exciting opportunity awaits you in an eco-tourism accredited tourist attraction in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Alice Springs Desert Park

Alice Springs Desert Park is a unique conservation and education facility showcasing the native flora and fauna of Central Australia. Spanning 1,300 hectares, the park features carefully maintained desert habitats - Desert Rivers, Sand Country, and Woodland - that highlight the diversity and resilience of arid zone plant species. Horticulture plays a vital role in maintaining and restoring these landscapes, with a strong focus on the propagation, care and presentation of native desert plants. The park also supports conservation programs and research projects involving rare and threatened plant species.

The Role

As the Senior Horticulturist, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and high-quality presentation of the landscapes and scientific plant collections at the Alice Springs Desert Park.

Key Duties

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including team leadership, budgeting, staff management, and contributing to revenue planning.
• Manage the design, development and maintenance of minor landscaping works.
• Lead the development, maintenance and presentation of the park's in-ground botanical collections and displays.
• Manage and implement a best practice weed control program. .
• Support and participate in native plant field collection programs.
• Oversee all Work Health and Safety requirements for the Landscaping Unit.

About you

We're looking for someone who is invested in contributing to the preservation of Central Australia's botanical heritage and sharing its ecological significance with the wider community.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant qualification in horticulture awarded by an Australian institution or equivalent or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in staff, leadership and change management.
• Expertise in the horticulture and display of Australian native plants.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and proven ability to work as part of a team.
• An NT Driver's licence or the ability to obtain one.
• An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

The Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia, with Alice Springs (Mparntwe in Arrernte) at its heart, is a unique and captivating region known as the spiritual and physical centre of Australia. Located midway between Darwin and Adelaide, Alice Springs is the Northern Territory's third-largest town with around 33,000 residents. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it offers access to iconic natural and cultural sites like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the MacDonnell Ranges, and the Larapinta Trail.

Easily accessible via sealed highways, Alice Springs boasts modern sporting facilities, cinemas, a thriving arts scene, and a vibrant, welcoming community known for its diversity and strong sense of connection.

To learn about the Territory, click below:

• Alice Springs & surrounds regional guide.
• Join the Territory .
• Alice Springs Desert Park.