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• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
• Office location – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

The role
You’ll play a key leadership role in keeping the Botanic Gardens and surrounding Trust Lands safe, secure, and running smoothly. Based at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of Ranger Services across all sites—including Mt Annan and Mt Tomah—and support a team of Site Coordinators in delivering compliant, high-quality, and consistent safety and security services. That includes everything from overseeing contracts, security systems and CCTV, to providing sound advice on legislation, regulation, and compliance.

You’ll work closely with external providers and agencies like NSW Police, Revenue NSW and Service NSW, while managing Rangers, reviewing performance, interpreting legislation and ensuring our rules are followed. Your sharp judgment, calm leadership and ability to interpret policies and regulations will be key to balancing operational needs with visitor safety, asset protection, and regulatory compliance across a complex, high-profile portfolio.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Coordinator Ranger Services


What you will bring to the role

• Proven leadership experience in a regulatory, compliance, security or Ranger Services environment, with the ability to coach and support teams across multiple sites.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation, regulation and policy, with the ability to interpret and apply rules in complex or sensitive situations.
• A track record of managing external service providers and contractors, including performance oversight, contract compliance, and service delivery.
• Confident in liaising with external stakeholders such as police, government agencies and local communities, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing safety and security systems including CCTV, access control, and electronic key systems.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and contribute to operational and capital works improvements.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between Sydney, Mount Annan and Mount Tomah as needed.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine commitment to protecting people, assets and the living collections of the Trust Lands.

What is an essential requirement:
*If not already held, the following must be satisfactorily obtained within the first 6 months of employment. The only exceptions are Driver’s License which you must already have.

• Current NSW Security Licence Class 1A/C.
• Current drivers’ licence (with ability to operate manual vehicles).
• Current First Aid (HLTAID003) qualification or equivalent.
• Current RSA
• Current White Card NSW
• Current Blue Card – Traffic Control
• Current Yellow Card – Implement Traffic Control Plans
• Ability to provide site Rangers with support and advise on weekends and outside of normal working hours.

About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, the trading name of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is an esteemed institution recognized for its premier botanical research, vibrant outdoor live entertainment precinct, and three world-renowned botanic gardens. As the oldest scientific institution in Australia, we hold custodianship over $1.2 billion worth of significant cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. We are at the forefront of the NSW tourism sector, engaging visitors from around the globe.


Our Key Pillars:

• Australian Institute of Botanical Science: Australia’s leading botanical research institute, encompassing education, science, conservation, and collections.
• The Domain: Sydney’s premier outdoor live entertainment and activation precinct.
• Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: One of Australia’s top international tourist attractions and oldest scientific institution.
• Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan: The flagship campus of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science, home to the National Herbarium of New South Wales and the Australian PlantBank.
• Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah: Australia’s highest cool-climate botanic garden within a World Heritage Area.

What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.


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 Sunday 1^st June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Kourouche Sam.Kourouche@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.

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.