Horticulturalist

• Full-time, permanent (continuing) position
• Enjoy flexibility - choose a 9-day fortnight or a traditional work week to suit
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Job Reference: 1641178

About the Role

Curtin University is seeking a passionate and motivated

Horticulturalist to join our Parks & Resource Recovery team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in creating attractive public spaces and want to contribute to an environment used by thousands of students, staff and visitors every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Working across our vibrant Bentley campus, you'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing Curtin's award-winning grounds, gardens and landscapes while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Parks & Gardens, you'll be responsible for delivering a wide range of horticultural services to ensure the University's grounds remain safe, attractive and maintained to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include

• Maintaining landscaped gardens, lawns and public spaces across campus
• Planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilising garden beds
• Minor tree works using chainsaws and pole saws
• Weed control, including chemical applications
• Landscape construction and enhancement work
• Maintaining ponds, waterways and associated infrastructure
• Operating, servicing and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment
• Completing maintenance records and safety documentation
• Working safely and contributing to a positive team culture

Selection Criteria

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes and works well both independently and as part of a team.

To be successful you'll have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent experience
• Experience maintaining gardens and landscaped environments
• Experience operating and maintaining horticultural machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of weeds, pests, chemicals and horticultural practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a busy environment
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and White Card

Previous experience working within a large or complex organisation will be highly regarded.

Role Requirements

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered

• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Properties, Facilities & Development – Your new team:

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The PF&D team is responsible for delivering great places where people come first, and this position makes an important contribution to that achievement.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

• This role attracts a salary package of $66,991 – $72,860 (G03) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
• Enjoy flexibility in your schedule - choose a 9-day fortnight or a traditional work week to suit your lifestyle.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• Cover letter, outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ***email_hidden*** or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), 16 July 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.