The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) is one of the oldest tropical botanical gardens and one of only three botanic gardens in the world inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an extensive living collection, including orchids, palms, cycads, gingers and plants of human cultural significance. This role involves supporting the management and preservation of heritage landscapes and specialised plant collections.
Senior Officer/Officer (Horticulture)(SBG)
National Parks Board
Fixed Terms
Closing on 09 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
The Horticulture Officer will support the Horticulture Manager in preserving and maintaining historic landscapes and themed plant collections within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The officer will coordinate and supervise horticulture contractors, including work scheduling and staff deployment. The officer will oversee daily maintenance of plants, including watering, pruning, and pest management, as well as conduct plant propagation of significant specimens to ensure collection sustainability. The position requires maintaining detailed documentation of horticultural activities, plant records, and maintenance schedules, along with monitoring and ensuring compliance with established horticultural standards and practices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preserving the site's historic and botanical significance whilst ensuring its ongoing development and maintenance meet world-class standards.
What we are looking for
-Areas of study in Horticulture, Botany, Taxonomy or related field from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent
- Experience in plant cultivation and landscape maintenance would be preferred
- A hands-on person, enjoys outdoor work and a willingness to learn
- Able to communicate effectively and a team player
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
About your application process
This job is closing on 09 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.