Horticulturist (Nursery) (Rbgv 2.2)

22 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Royal Botanic Gardens Board Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / 12 Months

Organisation: Royal Botanic Gardens Board

**Salary**: $64,324 - $71,061

Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry

Reference: VG/421124

For 175 years, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has connected people with nature: originally at a heritage-listed landscape in the heart of Melbourne and, more recently, with the addition of a contemporary native garden set within a natural bushland reserve at Cranbourne. These sites are home to extraordinary landscapes, innovative public programming and world-leading plant science, horticultural science and conservation research.
- **Opportunity to work at an iconic Victorian landmark**:

- **Fixed Term (12 months), full time position**:

- **Cranbourne Gardens location**

**About our Organisation**

Beyond their physical beauty, the Gardens contribute to global and local biodiversity knowledge, through research, discovery, protection, cultivation and restoration of rare and threatened plant species, both ex-situ and in the bushland, and as the insurance policy for a state's unique flora pre
- and post-bushfire recovery. RBGV is also the custodian of the $340 million State Botanical Collection (including over 1.5 million preserved plants, algae and fungi), housed within the National Herbarium of Victoria, and is a hub for global plant knowledge, with internationally recognised biodiversity management and conservation research programs. The Gardens is also a steward for irreplaceable preserved plant collections, plant records, seeds and knowledge required for future generations to thrive; and is increasingly known for innovative engagement programs that highlight the role of nature in underpinning individual and community wellbeing, whilst fostering social inclusion for community benefit. It is also dedicated to stimulating conservation action and contributing to climate resilience, lifelong learning and unique memories for all visitors, at every stage of their lives.

**About the Role**

The Horticulturist (Nursery) provides technical support as part of the Nursery team to deliver key Cranbourne Gardens nursery activities. The role actively supports RBGV the RBGV bushfire recovery program, associated conservation horticulture activities, and targeted plant production in support of branch objectives.

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