Horticulturist

Blackheath, Katoomba, Lithgow, Richmond, All of NSWmid

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Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. Temporary opportunity until February 2029 Full-time hours (38 hours/week) Location – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden – Mount Tomah.

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Temporary opportunity until February 2029
Full-time hours (38 hours/week)
Location – Blue Mountains Botanic Garden – Mount Tomah.
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $75,151 to $81,520 + super

Responsibilities

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→Experience in maintaining parks and gardens, with a passion for horticulture and a strong commitment to plant care.
→A core value of kindness, reflected in the attention and dedication you bring to nurturing living things.
→Ability to work collaboratively with a team, thriving in a dynamic and busy environment.
→A positive, hands-on approach to ensure high standards in garden and plant maintenance.

Requirements

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Certificate lll in either Horticulture or Parks & Gardens or equivalent qualifications with experience in the maintenance of horticultural displays, pest and disease control, weed management, plant nutrition and irrigation control and in the maintenance and use of all associated plant and equipment.
Current Australian driver licence
Willing to undertake fieldwork for extended periods of time
Able to lift and carry a minimum 15 kilos.
Willing and able to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.

What We Offer

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✓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 a Horticulturist.

✓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.