The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) is one of the world's oldest tropical botanical gardens and one of only three botanic gardens globally to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses an extensive living collection, including orchids, palms, cycads, gingers, and plants of significant human cultural importance. This role encompasses the management of both plants and personnel within a plant nursery environment, as well as coordination with users of these plants throughout the Gardens, across Singapore, and internationally.
National Parks Board
Manager/ Plant Resource – Singapore Botanic Gardens
Fixed Terms
Closing on 01 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
The Manager of the Plant Resource Centre (PRC) will support a Senior Manager in managing the PRC within SBG. The PRC is a specialised plant nursery in SBG with the primary functions of collecting and propagating rare and endangered plants, and providing plants to support the Gardens' operations. The manager will be responsible for achieving the functions of the PRC through the following activities:
Monitoring, collecting, and propagating rare and endangered plants from the Gardens and around Singapore
Facilitating plant exchanges with reputable botanical institutes
Coordinating and propagating plants required by the Living Collections team in the Gardens, including conservation and display plants
Maintaining comprehensive record-keeping and reporting, including documenting incoming and outgoing plants, labelling, and photography for the plant database
Overseeing nursery management, which includes the comprehensive oversight of operations, contractors, and facilities involved in the propagation, cultivation, and care of plants within a controlled environment to ensure optimal growth and production outcomes
In addition, the PRC Manager will be required to carry out the following ancillary activities:
Assisting in conservation outreach and training programmes, including hands-on training for industry attachments (local and overseas), interns, students, and volunteers
Supporting projects within NParks and the Singapore Botanic Gardens
What we are looking for
Area of study in Horticulture, Botany, Taxonomy, or a related field
Experience in plant propagation and the maintenance of plant collections, preferably in a nursery setting
A passion for growing and caring for a wide range of plants, with the ability to carry out hands-on work in outdoor and nursery environment
Proactive and self-motivated, with initiative in following up on site management and assigned tasks
Willingness to work occasional weekends to facilitate volunteer programmes, training activities, and other operational tasks
A team player who can communicate effectively with contractors, volunteers and stakeholders
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 01 Apr 2026.
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.
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.
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