Researcher - Gardening Australia

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Full time $88,000 - $94,000 per year

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Job no:
505089

Work type:
Contract Full Time

Location:
Various

Categories:
Production/Content

  • Exciting opportunity to join ABC's premier TV gardening program
  • Location negotiable, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne preferred
  • Base salary $88k - $94k pro rata + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
  • Contract position for approximately 6 months with potential for extension
  • Full-time hours

The Role
We are seeking expressions of interest from passionate horticultural researchers and communicators to work on Gardening Australia. Working within the research team you will develop and deliver innovative gardening content across Australia.

Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners through the television program and extensive online content.

We are looking for storytellers with excellent writing skills, with a horticultural qualification or equivalent experience. You'll have high level research and writing skills for fast turn-around production.

You'll have demonstrated experience in generating and communicating content ideas and opportunities relevant to horticulture, plants and gardening, as well as proven ability to communicate potential story content concisely to various parties across different knowledge levels.

Position Description:

  • As the ability to write well is a prerequisite in this role, please attach a cover letter, addressing how you will apply your extensive horticulture/gardening experience to this Researcher role.

More Info
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements, please contact

If you want to know more, please contact Megan L Oliver, Production Manager at
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Advertised:
11 Nov 2025 7:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
25 Nov :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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