Closes: 22 September 2026

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6 Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation

Position No: 37723

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2026

Contact Officer: Tim Howard on [email protected] or (phone hidden)

Details: The National Arboretum Canberra is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate to fill the Irrigation Field Officer role within its dynamic team, based at the Arboretum. The successful candidate will report directly to the Arboretum’s Senior Horticulturist, and will be responsible for technical maintenance of the Arboretum’s irrigation network.

The candidate will adhere to and promote the principles of the Respect Equity and Diversity (RED), Work Health and Safety, and the ACTPS Values and Signature Behaviours to maintain a safe, healthy and fair workplace for all staff .

If you are a motivated, experienced and passionate professional in the horticulture industry, who takes pride in your work and ability to promote positive workplace culture, we want to hear from you!

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory





- Current C Class driver's licence
- WH&S; Construction Industry Induction White Card - CPCWHS1001 General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention - 10830NAT
- Asbestos Awareness - 11084NAT For further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
- This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Registration. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Highly Desirable

- Certificate III or equivalent in irrigation, horticulture or sports turf management
- Side by side ATV operator’s qualifications
- Plant licenses (backhoe, excavator, skid steer, tractor, front end loader, elevated work platform)
- Chemical application, storage, and transport qualifications (Chemcert III)
- First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake training (Provide First Aid, CPR)

Other Requirements:

- Direct supervision of staff (GSO3/4, Apprentices and Volunteers)

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.



A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a maximum two-page response to the Selection Criteria provided, with an individual response for each criterion.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the productive administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

📌 Irrigation Field Officer | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra