Closes: 13 March 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $69,278 - $75,621 plus superannuation
Position No: 41639
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 February 2026
Contact Officer: Belinda Ryan on ************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8***
Details: Are you looking for a temporary opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive workplace that is making a difference to the landscape we live in, while being paid above industry award rates? Are you a horticulturist that enjoys growing and selling plants, and want to take the next step in your career?
Yarralumla Nursery is the largest wholesale nursery in the southern tablelands and sells high quality, competitively priced plants to landscape, wholesale, and retail industries; Landcare groups; and local, state governments as well as the Australian Government. The Nursery propagates and grows over 200,000 cool climate plants annually from its own plant stock and seed bank including local, rare, and endangered species.
We currently have short term positions as team leaders in our production team.
The Production horticulturist role is responsible for growing plants using a range of techniques, such as hand and machine potting, and plant and irrigation maintenance. The roles include day-to-day supervision of a small team of staff, apprentices and volunteers by providing appropriate support and guidance.
This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and experience in Horticulture.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 23 March 2026 for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months for short term positions.
How to apply: Applications should include:
* A one-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria (Capabilities) section of the Position Description.
* A current curriculum vitae.
* Contact details of at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available from 23 March 2026 for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.