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 $99,938 to $110,271 + super

The role
Are you passionate about connecting communities to Country through gardening, education and cultural storytelling? As a Community Greening Officer, you’ll lead the way in creating vibrant, culturally informed green spaces across social housing and priority areas, community organisations, schools and community lands. You’ll 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 relationships—whether it’s with Elders, local schools, or community garden participants—and turning those connections into thriving gardens and learning spaces. You’ll 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. It’s 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 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.


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 Peter Dawe on 0439 070 695 or Peter.Dawe@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au.   

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.