Supervisor, Natural Areas & Open Spaces

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Botanic Gardens of Sydney is seeking a Supervisor Natural Areas & Open Spaces to lead a multidisciplinary team across a complex operational environment. You will focus on strong leadership, building team capability and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with objectives.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, balance priorities and support delivery of key programs and services while fostering a positive, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams with a positive culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement and resilience in complex environments.
• Collaborative, adaptable approach to delivering outcomes and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services and outcomes across a complex operational environment.
• Build team capability and ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Engage stakeholders, balance priorities and support delivery of key programs and services.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change resilience

Collaborative mindset

Operational knowledge

Education

Degree or Certificate in Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW - Blue Mountains NSW

Be part of something bigger than the role itself

• Permanent ongoing, full-time (38 hours per week) opportunity,
• Office location based in Blue Mountains Botanic Garden - Mount Tomah
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,225 to $109,166 + super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering high-quality services and outcomes across a complex operational environment. This role is focused on providing strong leadership, building team capability and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives. You'll work closely with a range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while supporting the successful delivery of key programs and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys bringing teams together, navigating complex situations and creating a positive, high-performing culture. While an understanding of the operational environment is important, your ability to lead, influence and support others will be critical to your success.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Supervisor Natural Areas & Open Spaces

What you will bring to the role

• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, creating a positive culture built on trust, collaboration and accountability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to manage challenging conversations, resolve issues and build productive working relationships.
• Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to navigate complex situations, manage competing priorities and support teams through change and high-pressure environments.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a focus on delivering outcomes, supporting others and fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Experience in operational, technical or service delivery environments will be highly regarded, however outstanding leadership capability is the key requirement for success in this role.

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree or Certificate in Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Current driver's licence with the ability to operate manual vehicles.

About Us

Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia's oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney's leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Applications close Thursday 24th September 2026. Should you require further information about the role please contact John Siemon on 02 4634 7*** or ***********@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au.