High Salary: Horticulturalist

4 weeks ago


Whyalla, Australia Government of South Australia Full time

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 701235
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Horticulturalist – Grow with Purpose
Where every day is a chance to shape livinglandscapes.

We’re looking for three passionateHorticulturalists to join our dynamic team — andmake a real impact in some of South Australia’s most iconicgardens

- Two positions at Mount Lofty BotanicGarden
- One position at Adelaide BotanicGarden

What you’ll get your hands dirtywith:

- Applying best-practice horticulture across curatedgardens
- Tree and turf care, plant health, and biosecuritymanagement
- Irrigation and smart water practices
- Supporting plant curation, records, and labelling
- Event prep, site activation, and visitor support
- General site maintenance — from pruning toproblem-solving

What you’ll bring:

- Solid horticultural know-how (ideally in a botanic oramenity garden setting)
- A love for plants, precision, and purpose
- Team spirit and willingness to mentorapprentices/trainee
- A keen eye for safety, presentation, and publicexperience
- Bonus points for knowledge of plant records, irrigationsystems, or biosecurity

Three roles. Two stunning locations. One rewardingcareer. Apply now and grow with us.

What can we offer you

- Working in an organisation that is contributing tosignificant environmental outcomes in the great state of SouthAustralia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract:
Three Ongoing Contracts Available

Essential Qualifications: Certificate III inHorticulture (Trade Level Qualifications)

Special Conditions:

- May be required to participate in fire management andassociated duties.
- The incumbent may be assigned to a position, with anotherteam or at another site to that advertised dependentonorganisational and individual developmentrequirements.
- Organisational uniform is to be worn and maintained.
- Current class “C" driver's licence, Senior First Aidcertification, current licences, permits and an ability tosafely operate a 4wd, horticultural machinery and use PPE isessential.
- May be required to work outside of normal working hours,including weekends and public holidays
- This role has functions pertaining to working with childrenand is prescribed under the Child Safety (Prohibited Person)Act 2016 as requiring a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Byapplying for this role you consent to being screened forappropriate behaviour and to the Department obtaining, orrequiring you to obtain a WWCC.

Remuneration:
GSE5, $60,060 min - $60,663.20 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Mark Oborn, HorticulturalManager
mark.oborn@sa.gov.au
0427 604 249

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV andletter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical,Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) asoutlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourageapplications from people with diverse backgrounds including allages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse andLGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 12/10/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD BGSH GSE5 Horticulturist FINAL 2025.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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