Nursery Horticulturalist

Department for Environment and Water Job reference : 680143

Location : 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status : Ongoing

Eligibility : Open to Everyone

Grow Your Career with Us – NurseryHorticulturalist Are you passionate about plants, propagation, and the power ofcurated green spaces? We're looking for a dedicated NurseryHorticulturalist to help grow and care for our livingcollections — supporting projects that connect people withnature and preserve botanical diversity.

In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll deliver high-qualitynursery horticultural services that support the development ofcurated plant collections and environmental projects. Workingclosely with the Senior Nursery Curator, you'llplay a vital role in plant propagation, operational planning, andvolunteer engagement. You'll also contribute to traininginitiatives and ensure workplace health and safety remains a toppriority.

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

Key highlights : Deliver expert nursery horticultural services for living collectionsContribute to plant propagation, project delivery, and event supportMentor trainees and volunteers while promoting safe horticultural practicesSupport exciting and purposeful green initiatives in line with statutory and corporate goalsReady to cultivate your career and make a real differencethrough 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 careerContract :

Ongoing

Essential Qualifications :

Certificate III inHorticulture (Trade Level Qualifications) is essential. CertificateIV or Diploma in Horticulture and Leadership Trainingdesirable.

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 requirementsRemuneration :

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

Enquiries to :

Mark Oborn, Manager Garden Operations

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 : 06 / 07 / 202511 : 45 PM

Attachments :

• M19898 OPS2 Nursery Horticulturalist FINAL 20250619.pdf
• Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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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