We are searching for an organized Horticulturist (Nursery) to join our vibrant team at Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Horticulturist (Nursery) is a fantastic opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, cooperation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Horticulturist (Nursery) at Royal Botanic Gardens today!

- Opportunity to work at an iconic Victorian landmark
- Full-time, fixed term (Until 30 June 2024)
- South Yarra location

Who We Are

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.

The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit

What You'll Do

The Horticulturist (Nursery) is responsible for providing technical support as part of the Nursery team to deliver nursery activities including propagation and growing on plant material, living plant collections curation, plant records, biosecurity, storage and use of hazardous substances, irrigation and applied horticultural research to contribute to the achievement of branch objectives.

What You'll Bring

The successful candidate will hold a trade or advanced certificate in Horticulture (Nursery)



or have equivalent industry experience. With demonstrated experience in a specialist plant nursery, you will have sound knowledge of current nursery practices, plant ID, propagation and curation. You are well versed in weed and pest management practices and optimising plant performance within controlled environments. Safety-focussed, you can operate horticultural and nursery equipment, wear PPE and follow procedures with rigour. Your excellent communication skills enable you to work well within a team but also interact with visitors and other clients of a tourist destination. You are now looking to make a meaningful contribution to an internationally recognised organisation on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

Please note the successful candidate must have completed a Farm Chemical Users course or hold an Agricultural Chemical Users permit.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.

Working with Us

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

Advantages of working as a Horticulturist (Nursery) in Melbourne:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package

📌 Horticulturist (Nursery) - with Growth Opportunities (Melbourne)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Melbourne