Senior Horticulturist Arboriculture

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $83,832 - $92,701 per year

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

  • Permanent opportunity with opportunities to grow your career within a team of proactive and professional arborist, horticulturalist and greenkeepers
  • Full-time hours (38 hours per week)
  • Based at Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $83,832 to $92,701 + super

Join us and work for an botanical conservation focused organisation and within Australia's largest botanic garden and contribute to the heartbeat of the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The role

The Botanic Gardens of Sydney (BGoS) team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Arborist responsible to assist in the management and curation the highly tree collections, risk management, tree maintenance programs, record keeping, technical advice regarding developments affecting trees within the Garden. Be a crucial component in mentoring and supervision of a small team, resources and the planning and development of the section.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Horticulturist Arborist

What you will bring to the role

  • Experience in tree climbing, rigging, and using arborist equipment
  • Skills in tree risk assessment and reporting (QTRA, TRAQ or similar)
  • Experience supervising arborist teams and planning work programs
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with other teams and apprentices
  • Confidence using plant databases and GIS systems

What is an essential requirement:

  • Diploma in Arboriculture AQF5 or equivalent with experience in a wide range of tree maintenance and services, including pest and disease control, weed management, plant nutrition and irrigation control and in the maintenance and use of all associated plant and equipment.
  • Level II Chainsaw Operation/ Fell Trees Manually (Intermediate)
  • Current qualification in Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) and/or ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ or equivalent)
  • Current NSW Driver licence and ability to drive manual vehicles
  • Able and willing to undertake fieldwork for extended periods of time and able to lift and carry a minimum 15 kilos.

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.

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 Sunday 30th November

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Khoury on or

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 or 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.

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