Senior Horticulturist

Australia·Sydney

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Requirements Summary

Horticultural trades certificate or equivalent experience and technical knowledge in horticulture and maintenance techniques.

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Permanent full-time opportunity (38 hours/week)
Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $86,347 to $95,482 + super
9-day fortnight

Responsibilities

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→Strong technical horticultural expertise, including demonstrated propagation and plant selection experience, with a focus on understanding the challenges of maintaining potted collections.
→Experience coordinating horticultural operations and supervising staff and contractors, with the ability to coach, develop and support others to deliver quality outcomes.
→Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to changing demands across a busy public environment.
→Clear communication and collaborative working skills, with the ability to share technical information and work effectively with colleagues, contractors and other stakeholders.
→A strong commitment to safe work practices, with practical knowledge of horticultural plant, equipment and maintenance techniques.
→A current Driver’s License

Requirements

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Horticultural trades certificate or equivalent experience and technical knowledge in horticulture and maintenance techniques.
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.
Demonstrated ability in the maintenance and use of a wide range of horticultural plant and equipment.
Demonstrated experience in the coordination, operational maintenance and development of a large park or garden.

Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s 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 Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.

What We Offer

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✓Fantastic Team Culture - Be a part of passionate and hard-working teams who approach their busy day-to-day work with good humour and a sense of fun!

✓Genuine long-term Career Opportunities - Opportunity to grow your career as a Horticulturist.

✓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.