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• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
• Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

The role
Are you ready to help shape the future of tourism at some of Australia’s most iconic destinations? As the Tourism Lead at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, you’ll drive the development and management of tourism partnerships, build relationships with operators and agencies, and help deliver innovative programs that attract new audiences. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about connecting people with nature, science, and culture—across the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

This role is perfect for someone who understands both the supply and demand sides of tourism, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is excited to bring new  visitors into the Gardens. You’ll manage multiple projects, contribute to sales and marketing strategies, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure every initiative delivers value and impact.

This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on-site collaboration. You'll work at least 5 days per fortnight in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney office—with a monthly visit to our Mount Annan and Mount Tomah sites.

For more information read the full Role Description: Tourism Lead


What you will bring to the role

• Broad experience in the tourism sector, including business development, marketing, and operations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and account management skills
• Understanding of tourism logistics and customer expectations
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Self-starter with drive, resilience, and adaptability
• Experience developing tourism products and coordinating with distribution channels
• Commercial acumen and familiarity with pricing strategies and performance reporting
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional weekends and travel to other Gardens
• Proficiency in digital tools and tourism marketing and sales platforms

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in tourism or equivalent experience with demonstrated business and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.
• Current Australian Drivers 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 Thursday 7^th August 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Janeczko on ben.janeczko@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.