Horticulturist Labourer

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• Permanent full-time opportunity (38 hours/week)
• Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $61,736 to $72,582 + super
• Nine Day Fortnight, Fitness Passport and other benefits

The role
Sydney’s iconic Botanic Gardens need hands-on horticultural care, and that’s where you come in! As a Horticultural Labourer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and regenerating stunning landscapes and natural areas. From constructing and caring for horticultural displays to assisting with propagation and weed control, you’ll help keep the gardens thriving for visitors and future generations.

In this dynamic role, you’ll use and maintain horticultural machinery, ensure safety standards are met, and work as part of a passionate team. Whether it's supporting conservation efforts or ensuring the smooth running of garden operations, your work will directly contribute to preserving these treasured green spaces.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Horticultural Labourer


What you will bring to the role

• Hands-on experience in developing, constructing, and maintaining horticultural displays or conserving natural areas in parks or gardens.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety policies, with the ability to implement safe work practices.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment to industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing tasks efficiently while adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality horticultural outcomes.

What is an essential requirement:

• Current driver’s licence 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 specialists. 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

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 Sunday 8^th February 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Burton on 0417 247 675 or kate.burton@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.