Overview
Ready to help shape one of the world's leading plant collections? As Senior Project Officer - Living Collections, you'll lead strategic horticultural projects that support conservation, innovation and global collaboration across the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. From acquiring rare species to coordinating propagation programmes and navigating biosecurity, you'll be at the heart of our mission to explore and conserve the world of plants for a better future, starting with a focus on bushfire recovery at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mount Tomah. This role is hands‑on and high‑impact. You'll manage complex projects, budgets and stakeholder relationships locally and internationally while driving the implementation of our Living Collections Strategy. It's a chance to combine scientific expertise with project leadership in a truly iconic setting. This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on‑site collaboration. You'll work at least three days per week in an approved Botanic Gardens office – our offices are located within the beautiful gardens at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. The successful applicant will be required to physically attend the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah on a regular basis to implement the bushfire recovery project.
Qualifications & Experience
* Expertise in horticulture, botany or environmental science, with a strong grasp of conservation priorities
* Proven experience managing projects, budgets and stakeholder relationships in complex environments
* Ability to navigate biosecurity and legislative requirements for plant acquisition and movement
* Strategic mindset with a knack for planning, prioritising and delivering results under resource constraints
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences
* Collaborative approach to working across teams and with external partners nationally and internationally
* Confidence in procurement, contract management and reporting to support project transparency and impact
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. horticulture, environment, science, project management, or related field)
* NSW driver licence
Employment Details
* Temporary opportunity for up to 3 years
* Full‑time hours (35 hours/week)
* Based at Botanic Gardens of Sydney across Greater Sydney – hybrid working arrangements available
* Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super
About the Institution
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia's oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world‑leading botanic gardens and Sydney's leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
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