Horticulturist (General Hand)
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park welcome more than half a million visitors each year, and we are only getting started. With an ambitious 20-year Master Plan underway and a range of exciting projects on the horizon, there has never been a better time to join Zoos SA as we continue to grow, evolve, and invest in our people.
We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Horticulturist to join our Horticulture team at Adelaide Zoo. This is a full-time, 6-month contract role working across a 5-day roster.
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.
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to the landscaping, maintenance, and presentation of habitats and grounds, including at Zoos SA’s Bamboo plantation
- Identify and manage a wide range of plant species
- Assist with the collection of browse and materials for animal care and habitat development
- Maintain high standards across all public and behind-the-scenes spaces
- Work collaboratively with team members, while also being confident working independently
About you
You are a practical, proactive horticulturist who takes pride in your work and enjoys contributing to a team environment. You bring strong communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting a purpose-driven organisation.
To be successful, you will have:
- A current driver’s licence, manual capability desirable
- A White Card
- 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 candidates will also:
- Tickets or licences such as Working at Heights, skid steer, front-end loader, forklift, tractor or chainsaw
Why join Zoos SA?
This is more than a horticulture role; it is an opportunity to contribute to a conservation-focused organisation where your work directly supports animal wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and memorable visitor experiences.
How to Apply
Submit your resume via the Zoos SA careers page.
Apply now and help us create extraordinary spaces for wildlife and people alike.
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 across all our employment practices, ensuring 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 (details on Zoos SA careers page).
No recruitment agencies please.
