Horticulture Specialist

Overview

Horticulture Specialist (Ongoing) – Full-time, ongoing opportunity located in Kew.

About Boroondara

At the City of Boroondara, we care for Melbourne's finest heritage gardens and open spaces – from grand, formal landscapes that attract visitors from across the state to carefully designed streetscapes that make our neighbourhoods thrive. Our Parks & Gardens team is recognised for delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for an experienced horticultural professional to join this high-performing crew.

About the Role

• Deliver high-level horticultural care in formal and heritage gardens
  
• Apply creative, low-maintenance solutions to enhance streetscapes
  
• Make informed plant selection decisions suited to our climate and community needs
  
• Operate and maintain modern irrigation systems
  
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects that make Boroondara greener and more beautiful
  

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Staff benefits that go beyond the standard – discounted gym and pool memberships, study assistance, leadership development programs, and the option to purchase additional leave
  
• A voice that's heard – we act on staff feedback
  
• Clear pathways for career progression, with succession planning and leadership opportunities
  
• A supportive team culture where excellence is celebrated and your expertise is valued
  

About You

Here, you'll be entrusted with your own geographic patch – a chance to take ownership, make decisions, and see your work come to life. You'll be supported by a team that values skill, initiative, and collaboration, and you'll enjoy the satisfaction of working on some of the most prestigious gardens in the country.

This is your opportunity to work in a team that's proud of what it does and where your contribution will be visible every day – in gardens that are the envy of Melbourne.

Employment requirements

• Applicants must have unlimited rights to work in Australia.
  
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, Working with Children and Medical Assessment.
  

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by 11.59pm, Monday 1 September 2025. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Craig Woods, Coordinator Parks, Environmental Sustainability & Open Spaces on during business hours or

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please contact People Culture and Development on or to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who we are

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. We are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement, including the Transforming Boroondara Program. You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best-practice approaches to support us from now to our desired future state. It's a great time to join Boroondara

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

• Full-time, ongoing
  

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
  

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing
  

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