Senior Horticulturist
Senior Horticulturist
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Job Description
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- Permanent fulltime opportunity (38 hours/week)
- Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $81390 to $90001 super
The role
In this role youll lead a small team to keep our gardens looking their best. Youll be handson with plant care help plan the work and make sure everything runs smoothly from daily maintenance to fixing up areas after events. Youll also help update plant records work closely with events staff and share your knowledge to guide garden development.
Its a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to lead others solve problems on the ground and make a real difference to the gardens. If youre passionate about plants enjoy working outdoors and like helping others grow their skills wed love to hear from you.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Horticulturist
What you will bring to the role
- Hold a current Australian Driver Licence
- Ability to undertake fieldwork for extended periods (outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required) and have the ability to lift and carry a minimum 15 kilos.
- Proven team leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage a diverse team
- Extensive experience in project management
- Proficiency in maintenance of largescale gardens
- Strong selfmanagement skills effective communication ability to work collaboratively
- A passion for horticulture and commitment to improving and enhancing heritage plant collections
Essential requirements:
- Horticultural trades certificate or equivalent experience and technical knowledge in horticulture and maintenance techniques
About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is Australias oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural heritage and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute we encompass worldleading botanic gardens and Sydneys leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international national and regional visitors making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
Why join our team
- Fantastic Team Culture Be a part of passionate and hardworking teams who approach their busy daytoday work with good humour and a sense of fun
- Genuine longterm Career Opportunities Opportunity to grow your career as a Senior Horticulturalist specialist.
- Focus on Wellbeing and Work/Life Balance A regular rostered/allocated day off can be accrued. The Fitness Passport program gives members discounted access to gym aquatic and leisure facilities across NSW.
- Benefits Staff are entitled to supplied Uniform tools of trade mobile phone. A fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long term career support Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed
Join us
If you are excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 25th May 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Ian Black onor .
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02)HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment Job Title and Reference Number.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
