Closes: 28 September 2026

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

Position No: 37853

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 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 Horticultural Field Off icer role within its dynamic team, based at the Arboretum. The successful candidate will report directly to the Arboretum’s Horticultural Supervisors, and will be responsible for technical maintenance of the Arboretum’s living collection.

The candidate will adhere to and promote the principles of the Respect Equity and Diversity (RED), WorkHealth 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 skilled 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
- General Construction Induction (White card - CPCWHS1001) or willingness to obtain on commencement
- Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention (10830NAT) or willingness to obtain on commencement
- Asbestos Awareness (11084NAT) or willingness to obtain on commencement

Desirable

- Certificate III or equivalent in horticulture
- Irrigation and water management experience/qualifications




- MR Truck and/or plant licenses (Skid steer, tractor, Elevated Work Platform)
- Side by side ATV operator’s qualifications
- Chemical application, storage, and transport qualifications (Chemcert III)
- First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake training (Provide First Aid, CPR)

Other Requirements:

- This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Direct supervision of staff

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately 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 respond to the Selection Criteria provided, with an individual response for each criterion in no more than two pages.

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 efficient 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 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

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