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Nursery Horticulturalist

Government of South AustraliaAdelaida, AU

17 days ago

Job description

Eligibility

Open to Everyone

Grow Your Career with Us – Nursery Horticulturalist

Are you passionate about plants, propagation, and the power of curated green spaces? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Horticulturalist to help grow and care for our living collections — supporting projects that connect people with nature and preserve botanical diversity.

In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll deliver high-quality nursery horticultural services that support the development of curated plant collections and environmental projects. Working closely with the Senior Nursery Curator , you'll play a vital role in plant propagation, operational planning, and volunteer engagement. You'll also contribute to training initiatives and ensure workplace health and safety remains a top priority.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, practical environment and is ready to contribute their technical expertise and passion for plants to a meaningful mission.

Key highlights :

Deliver expert nursery horticultural services for living collections
Contribute to plant propagation, project delivery, and event support
Mentor trainees and volunteers while promoting safe horticultural practices
Support exciting and purposeful green initiatives in line with statutory and corporate goals

Ready to cultivate your career and make a real difference through horticulture?

Apply now and help us shape a greener, healthier future – one plant at a time.

What can we offer you!

Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!

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 : Ongoing

Essential Qualifications :

Certificate III in Horticulture (Trade Level Qualifications) is essential. Certificate IV or Diploma in Horticulture and Leadership Training desirable.

Special Conditions :

May be required to participate in fire management and associated duties.

May be required to work outside of normal working hours, on weekends and any other duties as required.

Organisational uniform is to be worn and maintained.

The incumbent may be required to undertake a medical exam, pertaining to duties undertaken.

Current class “C” driver’s license and willingness and ability to safely operate manual and 4wd vehicles is essential.

This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role, you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

This role has functions pertaining to working with children and is prescribed under the Children’s Protection Act, 1993 as requiring a Criminal History Assessment. By applying for this role you consent to being screened for appropriate behaviour and to the Department obtaining, or requiring you to obtain a Criminal History Assessment.

The incumbent may be assigned to a position at another site to that advertised dependent on organisational and individual development requirements

Remuneration :

OPS2, $58,709 min - $63,154 max p.a.

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Horticulturalist • Adelaida, AU