Horticulturist
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park are proud to welcome more than half a million people through the gates yearly (and they are not slowing down!). With the rollout of a 20-year Master Plan and a number of exciting…
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park are proud to welcome more than half a million people through the gates yearly (and they are not slowing down!). With the rollout of a 20-year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, Zoos SA is thrilled to expand and evolve its workforce to position it for continued growth.
The Adelaide Zoo is looking for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Horticulturist to join our Horticulture team.
ABOUT THE ROLE...
Guided by Zoos SA’s values, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful, immersive environments that support both our animals and visitor experience. Working within a supportive team, you will deliver high-quality horticulture outcomes safely, efficiently, and with pride.
As part of our Horticulture team, you will:
- Have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well within a team and independently;
- Undertake landscaping, maintenance and general care of habitats and grounds;
- Have the ability to identify plant species;
- Be required to assist in the collection of foliage for animal food and the collection of items for landscaping purposes; and
- Ensure the highest standards with presentation of grounds and facilities.
ABOUT YOU...
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:
- Driver's licence, manual experience desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural techniques and practices
A strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety principles
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues, volunteers, and visitors
Desirable (but not essential):
- Tickets or licences such as Working at Heights, skid steer, front-end loader, forklift, or chainsaw.
HOW TO APPLY...
Please provide us with a resume.
Zoos SA is passionately committed to equal employment opportunity. We believe diversity, inclusion and reconciliation are fundamental to our rich organisational culture and values, and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices so that our people continue to reflect the local communities in which we work. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments, please contact Genesse via 08 8230 1211 and [email protected]
APPLY NOW!!
No recruitment agencies please!