WHO WE ARE

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

We’re looking for a driven Director Commercial and Business Development to spearhead innovative revenue-generating initiatives that support our long-term sustainability and growth. Reporting to the Executive Director Commercial and External Relations and leading the new Commercial Branch, you’ll play a key role in identifying and delivering diversified revenue opportunities aligned with our Corporate Plan. This is your chance to implement a commercial strategy that leverages our strong brand and expertise in engagement, science, conservation, and horticulture. You will lead the identification of and strategic negotiation for new business ideas, corporate partnerships and on-site tenancies whilst overseeing the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s commercial operations in retail and food and beverage. As a key financial leader, you’ll manage revenue targets, ensure alignment with budgets, and implement performance metrics to measure