Closes: 20 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 14223

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026

Contact Officer: Amalie Shawcross on [email protected] or 0401 730 530

Details: The National Arboretum Canberra is seeking an experienced and highly motivated candidate to fill a permanent management role within its dynamic Horticulture team, based at the Arboretum.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Arboretum’s Senior Director - Operations, and with limited supervision will be responsible for key tasks such as strategy development, Contract Management, scheduled and reactive maintenance program oversight, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and geospatial dataset management relating to the Arboretum's Living Collection.

Excellent communication skills and digital aptitude are significant in this role, the successful candidate will be required to liaise at various levels across a range of areas with contractors, internal and external stakeholders and throughout the ACT Government, whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.

The candidate will also need to adhere to, promote and provide leadership regarding the principles of 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 an experienced and passionate horticulturist who takes pride in your work and your ability to unite and motivate your team members, please consider applying!

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable

- AQF5 qualification in horticulture and/or arboriculture
- Current Drivers Licence




- General Construction Induction or willingness to obtain on commencement. For further information refer to: Access Canberra.
- Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention or willingness to obtain on commencement
- Asbestos Awareness or willingness to obtain on commencement. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website

Other Requirements

- First aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- This position involves direct supervision of staff

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response that directly demonstrates your experience against the Selection Criteria, along with a current copy of your curriculum vitae and referee details for at least two referees. Copies of any relevant qualifications and/or tickets/licenses/registrations should also be included.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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

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.

📌 Horticulture Manager Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra