Living Collection Curator

Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of plants? We are seeking a dedicated botanic gardens living collection curator with strong project management skills to join our dynamic team at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.

What You'll Do:

• Curatorial Excellence: Refresh our systems and processes for living plant specimen curation.

• Research Support: Assist in ground-breaking research, knowledge and horticultural activities, contributing to innovative projects that expand our use and understanding of plants.

• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with the Horticulturalists, Curators, Senior Scientific Officers and Botanists, to enhance our knowledge and our knowledge management strategies.

• Grants & Growth: Engage in grant activities and projects that support our mission to maintain and expand our collections and use of our collections and knowledge.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the Forefront of Science: Contribute to critical projects that impact conservation, biodiversity and urban greening in South Australia.

• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with passionate experts in a culture of learning and innovation.

• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and professional development in a field that’s always evolving.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented professional with a passion for botanical collections and plants.

• Skilled in project management, research methodologies and curatorial practices.

• Eager to make a difference in the realm of botanical sciences.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about preserving our natural heritage and enhancing knowledge in the field botanical and horticultural science, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us in our mission to celebrate and protect South Australia’s rich biodiversity and green landscape.

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA - 855348

Applications close: 13/09/2026 11:00 PM

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.