Community Greening Officer Identified

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 99938 - 110271

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
Full-time hours (35 hours/week) with hybrid working arrangements available
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99938 to $110271 super

The role
Are you passionate about connecting communities to Country through gardening education and cultural storytelling As a Community Greening Officer youll lead the way in creating vibrant culturally informed green spaces across social housing and priority areas community organisations schools and community lands. Youll co-design and deliver hands-on environmental education programs that embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge and support healing connection and truth-telling.

This role is all about building relationshipswhether its with Elders local schools or community garden participantsand turning those connections into thriving gardens and learning spaces. Youll navigate complex social and cultural landscapes foster partnerships and help communities grow together literally and figuratively.

This role involves regular travel to client sites with much of the work focused in the Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions of NSW. Its a great fit for someone based in or near these communities who enjoys working outdoors and connecting directly with local people and places.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of award winning world-leading staff from the fields of science and horticulture.

For more information read the full Role Description:Community Greening Officer Identified

What you will bring to the role

A background in landscape design and horticultural services with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
Experience delivering engaging educational programs in outdoor environments especially for social housing and Aboriginal communities and diverse cultural groups.
Proven ability to supervise motivate and train staff volunteers community groups and schoolchildren in horticultural and educational projects.
A self-directed and independent approach to work with the confidence to take initiative and manage tasks autonomously.
Strong interpersonal skills to represent the organisation professionally and foster meaningful connections with community partners.
A passion for creating positive change through education sustainability and community engagement.
Cultural responsiveness and ability to embed Aboriginal knowledge and lived experience into program design
Ability to manage basic budgets report on program outcomes and use technology effectively

What is an essential requirement:

This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) qualification or ability to enrol on employment.
Current Australian driver licence.

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 world-leading 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.

Join us
If 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 9^th November 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Phil Pettitt 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.

Role Description

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extensionFull-time hours (35 hours/week) with hybrid working arrangements availableSalary relative to experience and ranges from $99938 to $110271 superThe roleAre ...

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
Full-time hours (35 hours/week) with hybrid working arrangements available
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99938 to $110271 super

A background in landscape design and horticultural services with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
Experience delivering engaging educational programs in outdoor environments especially for social housing and Aboriginal communities and diverse cultural groups.
Proven ability to supervise motivate and train staff volunteers community groups and schoolchildren in horticultural and educational projects.
A self-directed and independent approach to work with the confidence to take initiative and manage tasks autonomously.
Strong interpersonal skills to represent the organisation professionally and foster meaningful connections with community partners.
A passion for creating positive change through education sustainability and community engagement.
Cultural responsiveness and ability to embed Aboriginal knowledge and lived experience into program design
Ability to manage basic budgets report on program outcomes and use technology effectively

What is an essential requirement:

This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) qualification or ability to enrol on employment.
Current Australian driver licence.