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• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
• Office location – Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

The role
In this role, you'll lead the team of Site Rangers, ensuring a seamless visitor experience while maintaining the safety and security of the grounds at the Royal Botanic Gardens. You'll manage day-to-day operations, including overseeing site safety, security, and compliance while building strong relationships with internal teams, volunteers, and external stakeholders.

You'll handle the challenges of balancing multiple priorities, from managing large crowds during major events to ensuring compliance with garden regulations. Your leadership and proactive approach will help maintain a positive visitor experience and safeguard the garden's assets and reputation.

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


What you will bring to the role

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining key computerised systems to support site operations effectively.
• A friendly, customer-focused approach, with a strong commitment to the organisation's values and ethics in every interaction.
• The ability to handle public interactions with discretion, finding solutions that benefit both visitors and the organisation.
• A proactive mindset to ensure the safety and security of assets, including living collections, with the autonomy to make decisions confidently

What is an essential requirement:

• 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.
• Ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the RBGDT portfolio as directed

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 17^th August 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.