Horticulturist - Werribee Open Range Zoo
vor 3 Wochen
Horticulturist - Werribee Open Range Zoo Salary Band Trade 1 ($69,181 + 12% superannuation) Are you passionate about horticulture and excited by the opportunity to help maintain and renew the beautiful landscapes, exhibits and habitats at Werribee Open Range Zoo? Do you thrive in a diverse work environment, delivering high standards of maintenance and landscape renewal? Would you like your efforts to contribute to a greater purpose-fighting wildlife extinction? Zoos Victoria operates four landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation. This is a unique opportunity to join Zoos Victoria and contribute to our exciting future at Werribee Open Range Zoo. About the Role As a member of our Horticulture team, you will: Maintain existing landscapes, lawns, pasture and exhibits to agreed standards of horticultural presentation. Undertake landscape renewal and land management across gardens, browse plantations, exhibits, and natural habitats. Work collaboratively with other team members, taking direction from Horticulturists, Coordinators, and the Horticulture and Grounds Manager. Contribute to delivering high standards of horticultural maintenance and project outcomes. We are seeking motivated, results-oriented applicants who are team-focused. A strong work ethic, effective time management, and teamwork skills are essential. You will be expected to work both autonomously and collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Selection Criteria Strong interest and/or experience in horticulture Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team culture Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to safe work practices For more information on this role, please refer to the position description available via our careers site. Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Craig Shalders (Horticulture and Ground Manager) *********@zoo.org.au. Applications closeat 5.00pm on Thursday 27thNovember 2025. At Zoos Victoria we value diversity, celebrate difference and work to be inclusive in everything we do. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process,please advise via **********@zoo.org.au or visit for more information. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr
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