If you’re looking for a role that gives back to the community, inspires connections with nature and heritage, and values diversity and inclusion, the National Trust (NSW) is a great place to work.

We are the largest community based, not-for-profit conservation organisation in Australia, operating for over 75 years.

The National Trust has a wide variety of roles in different locations across New South Wales. Whether it’s working in bushland management, caring for historic places, or working with the public to provide a memorable visit, there are many ways to get involved with the National Trust and further your career.

Listed below are our current vacancies. If you have any questions about a role, please contact us on 02 9258 0159 or email hr@nationaltrust.com.au.

To find out more about what we do, visit the about us page.

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Visitor Experience Coordinator - Everglades

National Trust of Australia (NSW)

  • Location: Leura, NSW
  • Job Type: Part-time, 28 hrs week (includes 1 weekend day)
  • Category: Museums and Galleries
  • Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
  • Reports to: Property Manager, Everglades House & Gardens

Overview

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is a community based, not-for-profit conservation organisation which has been operating for more than 75 years.
Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations through advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage.

Located in Leura, Everglades House & Gardens features an Art Deco house and European inspired inter-war garden, set amongst native bushland. The visitor experience includes open days, guided tours, exhibitions, events, and venue hire opportunities, plus a small retail and gallery space.

As Visitor Experience Coordinator, you will be responsible for all aspects of the visitor experience to ensure it is a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment.

About the Role – What you’ll be doing

We are seeking dynamic, customer focused Coordinator to take responsibility for oversight and management of the visitor experience at Everglades House & Gardens with support from a team of casual Duty Managers and enthusiastic volunteers.

The role requires a high level of coordination and exceptional people skills, as well as a deep understanding of what makes a good customer experience.
This is a part-time permanent position for 28 hours per week, including one weekend day a week. The days of working will depend on property activities and a high degree of flexibility is essential.

About you – Who we’re looking for

Ultimately, what makes this a truly special job will be your ability to shape the visitor experience at one of our flagship properties during a time of growth.

It’s a dynamic role at a heritage site and we need someone who can take on a challenge.
To deliver this role successfully, you’ll need to have:

  • A keen eye for detail, taking on responsibility for all aspects of the visitor experience
  • Experience in recruiting and coordinating volunteers, with an ability to provide on-the-job leadership and training
  • An understanding of what good customer service is and an ability to create an environment that encourages others to achieve high standards of visitor experience
  • A passion for enabling access to cultural heritage sites and ensuring all visitors feel welcome
  • Knowledgeable about office management, including possessing basic financial management skills
  • Demonstrated experience in managing events and overseeing multi[1]faceted activities that require close supervision
  • Excellent time management skills and an ability to constantly re[1]prioritise tasks to ensure completion within required timeframes
  • Excellent communication, customer service and teamwork skills, including an ability to conduct guided tours
  • Experience working in a museum, heritage property or heritage environment
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • An understanding of and commitment to the National Trust’s aims, objectives and workplace values
  • A valid driver’s license

Some understanding or exposure to café/tea room activities would also be desirable as you will have responsibility for organising catering on occasion and supporting the tea rooms by purchasing supplies, conducting stock control, and rostering volunteers for tearoom operations.


Benefits for working at the National Trust include
:

  • Free parking at the workplace
  • Free entry to our properties

You must be fully vaccinated and have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. All property staff are expected to hold or obtain a current Working With Children Check.

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

While Applications close 10 March 2024, don’t delay! We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date

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Manager, Old Government House and Experiment Farm Cottage

An exciting opportunity for a Property Manager with an appreciation of heritage to coordinate daily operations at two incredible sites – Old Government House (UNESCO World Heritage site) and Experiment Farm Cottage. Manage activities to facilitate growth, while also working to enhance visitor experience and engagement with these unique heritage properties.

 

National Trust of Australia (NSW)

  • Location: Parramatta/Harris Park, NSW
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
  • Hours: 35/week inc 1 weekend a month
  • Reports to: Commercial Director

 

Overview

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 National Trust is committed to providing educational and cultural services that enhance public knowledge and protect our State’s special places.

Located in Parramatta Park, Old Government House (OGH) was home to the first 10 Governors of NSW and is an UNESCO World Heritage site, listed as part of the Australian Convict Sites serial listing. Experiment Farm Cottage (EFC) in Harris Park was built on the site of Australia’s first land grant and is State Heritage Listed. These properties are two of the most highly significant historic museum properties in the Western Sydney region.

This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to activate the sites’ potential as a year-round cultural tourism destination.

The Manager OGH and EFC has responsibility for all aspects of the visitor experience and management of the two properties, ensuring they are welcoming, accessible and inclusive environments.

The position holder works closely with the Director, Commercial to enable growth and development of commercial opportunities at the two properties.

The role will also liaise with the Parramatta Branch of the National Trust and Friends of Old Government House, providing them with guidance and support as required.

 

About the Role – What you’ll be doing

We are seeking an engaging and charismatic manager to run all operational aspects of the properties, with support from a small crew of dedicated staff and a team of enthusiastic volunteers.

Ideally this role will suit someone who has a deep understanding of what makes a good customer experience and can demonstrate exceptional people skills.

It is also essential that you are able to realise revenue generating opportunities, with experience in activating a site to maximise its commercial potential.

 

About you – Who we’re looking for

This is a key role at a significant heritage site, and we need someone who is keen to move the visitor experience at these sites to the next level. To deliver this role successfully you will have:

A keen eye for detail, taking on responsibility for all aspects of the visitor experience at a heritage site.

A flexible approach to leadership, managing a small team of staff and volunteers across a 76-day operation.

Outstanding organisation and planning skills, as you’ll be supporting and ensuring the delivery of property operations across a wide range of activities ranging from site maintenance and presentation, events and venue hire, contractor management, partnerships and programming.

A passion for enabling access to cultural heritage sites and ensuring all visitors feel welcome.

Experience in activating commercial opportunities, including venue hire, food & beverage and third partythird-party operators.

An understanding of the aims and ethos of the National Trust, in particular the ambition for developing the financial sustainability of the properties

 

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

  • Free parking at the workplace
  • Free entry to our properties

 

This is a big job, but it is a rewarding role. We would love you to apply if you are innovative and know how to bring a property to life in ways that engage the community while still honouring our conservation ideals.  We offer a flexible work environment and value the highest levels of professionalism.

You must be fully vaccinated and 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, your application must include a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

While Applications close 13 March 2024, don’t delay! We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Are you available to work outside your usual hours when required? (e.g. weekends, evenings, public holidays)

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Bush Regeneration – Field Staff

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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Volunteer

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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Site Supervisors, Sydney region – Bushland Management Services (BMS)

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is Australia’s pioneering Natural Area Restoration NGO and its Bushland Management Services (BMS) Division has been in continuous operation for over 38 years.

BMS provides a range of services to public and private landowners who require quality expertise in managing conservation of bushland and biodiversity in the Greater Sydney region. The goal of the National Trust’s Bushland Management team is to advocate and implement best practice methods for natural area restoration and management of our natural areas.

We are seeking a Site Supervisor for our City/South region for a permanent full-time role.

Applicants must have a passion for bush regeneration and natural area restoration and have the experience and capacity to lead and develop their team to reach their full potential. You need to be competent in the use of technology, have a qualification in regeneration techniques and a desire to be the best in the business.

The National Trust values motivated staff and rewards them by:

  • Offering professional opportunities for growth.
  • Offering interesting and challenging projects in a supportive team environment.
  • Actively encouraging employee feedback, initiative and ownership of projects.
  • Offering great remuneration packages.

 BMS is currently in a growth period and this is a rare opportunity to become part of the National Trust Bush Regeneration Team on a permanent basis.

What you’ve got: the essentials

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Cert III or Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.
  • Thorough knowledge of indigenous and introduced plant species.
  • Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
  • Logical thinking and creative problem-solving ability.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements and EEO principles.
  • Great communication, client relationship and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.
  • Physically fit for the inherent requirements of the role
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence (manual vehicle).
  • Current Chemical Certificate AQF3.
  • OHS Green/White Card.
  • Tech savvy and ability to apply this knowledge to an android platform
  • Fully vaccinated
  • Full work rights in Australia

Also good to have – the desirables

  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to be trained)
  • Positive attitude to work and ability to actively promote the services of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) to clients.
  • Mechanically inclined.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who have a passion for natural area restoration and conservation, likes to lead by example and wants to share their knowledge with their team to build a great crew. If this sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, send your resume and a covering letter addressing the job essentials to hr@nationaltrust.com.au

Immediate start available

You must have the right to live and work in Australia and be fully vaccinated to apply for this role.

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