A$133K – A$145KFull TimeEN
Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: Public Space Operations
Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Are you positioned to provide the very best horticultural curation for our city’s Botanic Gardens and High-Profile Parks for residents and visitors?
Brisbane City Council is currently recruiting for the unique and highly respected Curator position. As the Curator you will be responsible for ensuring these iconic gardens meet international standards of horticultural excellence.
Public Space Operations is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Gardens are valued educational, leisure, tourism, and events destinations for the people of Brisbane and visitors to South-East Queensland.
As the Curator you will work with stakeholders to promote these Gardens throughout the state, and on a national and international level.
Your key accountabilities will be to:
To be successful in this position you will need to possess:
Brisbane City Council offers a great working environment located at the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and a competitive remuneration package.
Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.
Benefits of working for Council include:
flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
free gym and wellness centre
award winning superannuation fund
generous leave provisions
competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
This role will require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
For more information: Emily Pickford on 07 3178 2794
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
