Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Work unit George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Hospitality
Job title Lead Horticulturist Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 05/10/2026
Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Darwin
Position number 4810 RTF 355148 Closing 13/09/2026
Contact Officer Ben Liu, Director on 0417 192 666 or [email protected]
About the agency www.dth.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355148
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide technical leadership for a defined section of the Gardens, coordinating staff, vehicles and equipment to deliver high-
quality horticultural outcomes
Key duties and responsibilities
• Lead the horticultural care, maintenance and day-to-day work program of an assigned garden section, ensuring high
standards of presentation and horticultural practice are achieved.
- Lead and support a small team of Horticulturist staff on a day-to-day basis, providing technical guidance and on-the-
ground direction to ensure work is completed safely and to required standards.
- Contribute to routine operational records such as maintaining work plans and noting completed works
- Provide specialist horticultural advice and practical support across the Gardens, sharing expertise and assisting with
priority projects or complex horticultural tasks as required.
- Work with other Lead Horticulturists and the Curator Manager to support planning of work programs, resource use and
equipment maintenance.
- Follow and promote safe work practices in line with NTG policies and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated horticultural experience in botanic gardens, or similar landscapes.
2. Experience supervising staff in day-to-day work, including allocating tasks and supporting safe work practices.
3. Demonstrated ability to work hands-on alongside staff while providing practical leadership and maintaining high
standards of horticultural practice.
4. Ability to plan and organise work within a defined area, including efficient use of resources, equipment and materials.
5. Good communication skills working in a teamwork environment, with the ability to support others and work
collaboratively.
6. Understanding of Work Health and Safety practices and ability to complete basic records and routine administrative
tasks related to work activities.
7. Current NT Driver Licence (Class C) or ability to obtain one.
Desirable
1. Qualification in horticulture or a related field.
2. Specialist skills and experience such as propagation, arboriculture, irrigation or turf management.
Further information
The position is required to work occasional weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis and, as a full-time role, is
eligible for Northern Territory Government Public Duty Allowance (PDO) entitlements in accordance with applicable
agreements.
