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National Trust of Australia (NSW)

Location: Based either in Sydney or Southern Highlands region
Employment Type: Permanent Part-time
Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
Department: Properties, South
Reports to: General Manager Properties, South
Hours of Work: 21 hours/week

Overview

The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) is Australia’s leading heritage conservation organisation, a not-for-profit, community-based charity in operation for more than 75 years. Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life now and into the future.

The National Trust is seeking an experienced Properties Manager to provide management, co-ordination, and operational support to four (4) National Trust NSW regional properties that are either managed by a Volunteer Management Committee, volunteers at the properties generally or have casual staff performing work at those properties.

This is a unique role that will work alongside the regional properties to build and support their overall operation including day to day administration and volunteer coordination of activities such as venue hire, bus group bookings, coordination of all public programs and education visits, coordination and support for events and assistance with promotion of property activities.

This role will also provide administrative support to the General Manager Properties, South, across all properties in the portfolio.
The right candidate for this role will need to have exceptional people skills, be invested in the vision of the National Trust and able to work with and engage the volunteer-led properties in all aspects of successfully running a cultural attraction.

This is a practical hands-on role, and you must have had prior experience in working with multiple groups of volunteers and be prepared to travel. You will be a mentor to the volunteers, with a passion for developing your people and an understanding of the challenges and rewards that come from working for a Not-for-Profit.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Properties, South, your key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinating and supporting the casual staff, Volunteer Management Committees and volunteers in all aspects of the operation and visitor experience of the properties within the portfolio
• Assisting the Volunteer properties and the General Manager Properties, South in all areas of budgeting and financial management
• Supporting the General Manager Properties, South on a range of administrative tasks such as reconciliation of property invoices, coordination of group bookings, events and management of property emails
•  Assisting the General Manager Properties, South to engage and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders to improve visitation, access grant funding and implement a sustainable commercial strategy for each property
• Assisting the General Manager Properties, South in working with these properties to develop public programming for a variety of audiences, including the delivery of events, exhibitions and education programmes
• Upholding the National Trust governance requirements and ensuring key requirements are communicated across the portfolio
• Exercising due diligence to ensure work health and safety risks are addressed. This role will also work closely with the Conservation Department, which is responsible for property and collections conservation, curation and maintenance.

About you

You will be highly organised with the ability to multi-task across geographically diverse locations. You must be able to constantly triage your workload without losing sight of deadlines and be nimble enough to shift priorities as required.

You will also have:

• Strong inter-personal skills, and the ability to communicate and engage with all levels of the organisation, especially our volunteers
• Operational experience in managing a multi-site cultural attraction, including financial acumen and an ability to interpret performance and report against budget.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with an excellent attention to detail and an ability to be responsive to the needs of the properties under your direction
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges facing regional properties
• Ability to lead and engage a diverse group of stakeholders, with particular reference to management of volunteers
• The ability to be professional and remain calm under pressure
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a discipline related to the operation of a cultural attraction such as Cultural Tourism, Education, Museum Studies, Heritage Conservation, or other relevant discipline
• Class C driver’s license and a willingness to travel on a regular basis to the various regional locations
• Current NSW Working with Children Check number (WWCC)

We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of a regional cultural attraction to the wider community, enjoys engaging and supporting our volunteers and has a genuine desire to actively promote and celebrate the importance of our built, cultural and natural heritage. We offer a flexible work environment and a great workplace culture that is focused on bringing the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

• For a full position description or any enquiries call: 02 9258 0159 or email hr@nationaltrust.com.au
• To apply, submit your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to hr@nationaltrust.com.au
• Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025

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National Trust (NSW)

Primary Location: Sutton Forest, Southern Highlands
Direct Manager: General Manager Properties, South
Direct Reports: NIL
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours of work: 21 hrs per week

Overview

The National Trust is the largest community based, not-for-profit conservation organisation in Australia, operating for more than 70 years. Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations. We achieve this by advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage and by educating and engaging the community through the sharing and interpretation of all Australian heritage stories in ways that awaken a sense of place and belonging.

The role is located at a National Trust property set on 200 acres of lush parklands near Sutton Forest in the Southern Highlands. This grand sandstone home surrounded by English-style gardens, features an extensive collection of furniture and art as well as outbuildings dating from the 19th century, including stables and a woolshed.

About the Role

The Gardener is responsible for general maintenance of the garden surrounding the homestead. This includes, but is not limited to, mowing, pruning, weeding, planting and general gardening duties, including green rubbish removal to ensure the overall presentation of the property.

They may also work with the General Manager Properties, South and designated garden volunteers in the lead up to an event at the property to ensure the property is well presented.

This is a permanent part-time position for 21 hours per week, which may include some weekend hours from time to time. The days of working may depend on property activities and a degree of flexibility is desirable.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a sunny and positive disposition who is physically fit and able to undertake a range of gardening tasks with little supervision.

While this role only maintains the garden around the Homestead, it will be busy, and you therefore need to be organised with a desire to achieve your goals and an ability to turn your hand to a number of practical tasks.

Technically you need:

• Relevant qualifications in a discipline related to gardening or horticulture, or extensive experience within these industries.
• Accredited herbicide users training (Chemical Certification AQF3) or willingness to be trained
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use and maintain tools such as a chainsaw, mulcher, brush cutter, mowers and backpack sprayers and high pressure water cleaner.
• Physical fitness to perform a variety of heavy manual tasks
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to constantly re-prioritise tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes
• An understanding of the need to comply with WHS processes and procedures and a commitment to providing a safe working environment for all staff, volunteers and visitors who come onto the property.
• An understanding of and commitment to the National Trust’s aims, objectives and workplace values, and the principles of Equity & Diversity and WH&S.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check number (WWCC)
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to gain)
• Class C driver’s license

You will be involved in the day-to-day business of maintaining a large English-style garden surrounding a historic house so can expect to be busy. There is a manual handling component to this role so whilst we welcome mature candidates, you must have a degree of fitness to be able to undertake your expected duties to the standard required.

If you love working outdoors, have a passion for the environment and believe in sustainable gardening and the protection of heritage, this is the role for you.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

For a full position description or any enquiries email hr@nationaltrust.com.au or call 02 9258 0159

To apply, submit your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

Closing date: 31 August 2025

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National Trust of Australia (NSW)

Primary Location: Faulconbridge
Direct Manager: Events and Operations Manager
Direct Reports: Gardening and Maintenance volunteers
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours of work: 37.5 hrs per week

Overview

The National Trust is the largest community based, not-for-profit conservation organisation in Australia, operating for more than 70 years. Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations. We achieve this by advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage and by educating and engaging the community through the sharing and interpretation of all Australian heritage stories in ways that awaken a sense of place and belonging.

This role is located at Normal Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains. Set in formal gardens and sprawling native bushland that wraps around the homestead, the Gallery, grounds and etching studio showcases his many paintings and sculptures depicting Bohemianism and Arcadian pantheism.

About the Role

The Gardener/Maintenance Officer is responsible for general maintenance of the grounds and house which includes, but is not limited to, mowing and general gardening duties, maintenance of minor house repairs, cleaning of building exteriors and amenities, removal of rubbish from site and general handyperson work to ensure the smooth running of the property and overall appearance of the house and grounds.

They will also work closely with the Gallery Manager and gardening volunteers, and assist with set up and bump out of weekend activities as required.

This is a permanent full-time position for 37.5 hours per week which may include some weekend hours from time to time. The days of working will depend on property activities and a high degree of flexibility is essential.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a sunny and positive disposition who is physically fit and able to undertake a range of manual tasks. As you will be working closely with our wonderful volunteers, an ability to train or share your knowledge with them is also essential.

As this is a multifaceted role that touches upon all aspects of the Property, you need to be organised with a desire to achieve your goals and an ability to turn your hand to a number of practical tasks.

Technically you need:

• Relevant qualifications in building maintenance, horticulture or landscaping or extensive experience within these industries
• Accredited herbicide users training (Chemical Certification AQF3) or willingness to be trained
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use and maintain tools such as a chainsaw, mulcher, brush cutter, mowers and backpack sprayers and high pressure water cleaner.
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to constantly re-prioritise tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes
• An understanding of the need to comply with WHS processes and procedures and a commitment to providing a safe working environment for all staff, volunteers and visitors who come onto the property.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to gain)
• Class C driver’s license
• An understanding of and commitment to the National Trust’s aims, objectives and workplace values.

You will be involved in the day-to-day business of maintaining a historic house with a large garden and a number of significant buildings so can expect to be busy. There is a manual handling component to this role so whilst we welcome mature candidates, you must have a degree of fitness to be able to undertake your expected duties to the standard required.

If you love working outdoors and have a passion for the environment or the protection of heritage, this is the role for you.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

For a full position description or any enquiries email hr@nationaltrust.com.au or call 02 9258 0159

To apply, submit your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

Closing date: 31 August 2025 with an immediate start available if desired.

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National Trust of Australia (NSW)

Location: Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo NSW
Job Type: Casual, up to 15 hours per week
Reports to: Visitor Experience Manager
Portfolio: Properties North

The National Trust (NSW) is the state’s largest community-based conservation organisation. It operates a number of important museums and leased historic properties while also looking after a large collection of objects and archaeological artefacts. The Trust is committed to providing educational and cultural services that enhance public knowledge and protect our State’s special places.

Located in Dubbo NSW, Dundullimal Homestead is believed to be be the oldest surviving sophisticated slab house in Australia. Set in park-like grounds with sandstone stables, timber church and a blacksmith’s forge, it provides a unique connection to Australia’s rural past.

About the role
The Gardener/Maintenance Officer is responsible for general maintenance of the grounds and house which includes, but is not limited to, mowing and general gardening duties, maintenance of minor house repairs, cleaning of amenities, removal of rubbish from site and general handyperson work to ensure the smooth running of the property and overall appearance of the house and grounds.

They will also work closely with the Visitor Experience Manager and gardening volunteers, and assist with set up and bump out of weekend activities as required. This is a casual position for approx. 15 hours per week which may include some weekend hours from time to time. The days of working will depend on property activities and a high degree of flexibility is essential.

About you
We’re looking for someone with a sunny and positive disposition who is physically fit and able to undertake a range of manual tasks. As you will be working closely with our wonderful volunteers, an ability to train or share your knowledge with them is also essential.

As this is a multifaceted role that touches upon all aspects of the Property, you need to be organised with a desire to achieve your goals and an ability to turn your hand to a number of practical tasks.

Technically you need:

• Relevant qualifications in building maintenance or landscaping or extensive experience within these industries
• Accredited herbicide users training (Chemical Certification AQF3) or willingness to be trained
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use and maintain tools such as a brush cutter or backpack sprayers
• Excellent time management skills and an ability to constantly re-prioritise tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to gain)
• Class C driver’s license
• An understanding of and commitment to the National Trust’s aims, objectives and workplace values.

You will be involved in the day-to-day business of maintaining a historic house with a large garden and a number of buildings and can expect to be busy. There is a manual handling component to this role so whilst we welcome mature candidates, you must have a degree of fitness to be able to undertake your expected duties to the standard required.

If you love working outdoors and have a passion for the environment or the protection of heritage, this is the role for you.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

• For a full position description or any enquiries call: 02 9258 0159 or email hr@nationaltrust.com.au
• To apply, submit your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

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Do you have experience in Bush Regeneration or are looking to get into this industry?

The National Trust, Australia’s pioneering Natural Area Restoration NGO is looking for casual bush regenerators. We’re happy to train if you’re new to the industry, but ideally you’ll have started your Cert III in Conservation and Land Management and want to work at least 3-5 days a week for above Award wages.

Applicants must be passionate, hard-working, motivated and keen to learn, and share our passion for conservation work. Vacancies are available working with crews on projects located in the West, North and South of Sydney.

Projects will include, bush regeneration, revegetation, noxious weed control, environmental construction, burn prep and asset protection.

The National Trust values motivated staff and rewards employees by

• Offering professional opportunities for growth and flexibility
• Offering interesting and challenging projects in a supportive team environment
• Actively encouraging employee feedback and ownership of projects

 Ideally you’ll have:

• Cert II or III in Conservation and Land Management or current enrolment
• Current Chemical Certificate AQF3 or willingness to acquire
• Knowledge of local native and exotic plant species and invasive weeds
• Current Drivers Licence and own vehicle
• OHS Green/White Card
• Physically fit for the inherent requirements of the role
• Ability to work as part of a team and under direct supervision
• Strong work ethic

It would be great if you also had:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Certificate in Chainsaw Operations (level 1) and demonstrated experience using chainsaws

• Demonstrated experience using brushcutters and augers
• Demonstrated experience in herbicide spraying using backpacks and high-volume units
• Previous bush regeneration experience highly regarded
• Field ID skills for relevant flora and fauna highly regarded
• Other relevant training and/or experience (e.g. Horticulture) will be considered

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for and you would like to work with a highly respected organisation with a rich history in natural area conservation and restoration, please send your resume to bms@nationaltrust.com.au. Immediate start available

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Do you have a passion for history or are you a great communicator?

Do you enjoy hands-on work in interesting places, or are you passionate about our natural environment?

We have a variety of roles available including:

• Tour guides
• Customer service
• Event support
• Hospitality
• Gardening
• Maintenance
• Bush care

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