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• Permanent full-time opportunity (38 hours/week)
• Based at Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $57,633 to $67,758 + super
• Join our amazing team who are the heartbeat of the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan!

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a scientific hub and showcases Australian flora amongst 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, lawns and gardens.


The role
Our busy Natural Areas and Open Spaces team are currently seeking a Horticultural Labourer. In this role, you'll help with the conservation, maintenance, and regeneration of turf and natural areas at the Botanic Gardens. You’ll be hands-on, working on horticultural displays, operating and maintaining equipment, and assisting with weed control.

You’ll also ensure the safe use of garden machinery, following health and safety procedures to keep staff and visitors safe while making sure the natural beauty of the Gardens is preserved.

For more information read the full Role Description: Horticultural Labourer


What you will bring to the role

• Hands-on experience in turf maintenance, including turf regeneration and display management.
• AQF3 qualification (or willingness to obtain) and confidence in applying chemicals safely with the proper PPE.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining turf machinery and equipment, including tractor driving and spraying (ideal but not essential).
• A solid understanding of occupational health and safety practices and a demonstrated ability to follow OH&S policies.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining turf areas in line with Botanic Garden policies and procedures.

What is an essential requirement:

• Current driver’s licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles and willingness to undertake fieldwork for extended periods of time and have the ability to lift and carry a minimum 15 kilos.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.

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.


Why join our team?

• 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 an Arborist, Horticulturalist or Bush Regenerator specialist. Learn integrated weed management approach from industry leaders.
• 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 Uniform and Uniform allowance and Free Parking on site

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 Wednesday 6^th November 2024.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Khoury on 0458 183 423 or david.khoury@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) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.