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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 within the Sydney 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
• 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 if required. For enquiries and a full job description email hr@nationaltrust.com.au or call 0434 975 830.

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

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• Location: National Trust Centre, Millers Point, Sydney NSW
• Job Type: Full time
• Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Reports to: Head of Development

Organisation 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 for future generations through advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage.

We’re looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of the National Trust of Australia (NSW)’s fundraising strategy. In this role, you’ll coordinate fundraising activities, manage donor and program data, and help deliver campaigns, events and programs that build meaningful support for our work.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Development, you will be responsible for:

• Implement and deliver effective donor campaigns, within budget and timelines, achieving set financial targets
• Oversee the administration of key fundraising programs such as Regular Giving, Patrons, Appeals and Bequests and other projects in line with the corporate and fundraising strategy
• Engage with donors via email, phone and at donor events to provide general donor support in their giving journey
• Deliver a calendar of donor cultivation events to grow donor engagement and giving
• Work with external and internal stakeholders to produce marketing and promotional collateral to support fundraising campaigns
• Collaborate with colleagues across IT and Finance to ensure donations are allocated, receipted and acknowledged appropriately and within business rules
• Donor administration including maintaining accurate donor records and tracking and reporting on donor engagement within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.
• Report against set KPIs for fundraising programs and analyse performance against

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Arts, Marketing or Communications/PR or other relevant degree.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience in using and understanding a Customer Relationship Management system (iMIS or equivalent system) within a membership, customer and/or fundraising environment
• Working knowledge of applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and reporting to deadlines
• Demonstrated event coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare campaign collateral, reports and presentations
• High levels of accuracy, with strong attention to detail
• A history of being results-driven, self-motivated and passionate about working in not-for profit space
• An interest in or commitment to heritage/conservation is desirable but not essential

We’re looking for someone with a track record of delivering fundraising campaigns within tight deadlines whilst maintaining outstanding attention to details, can coordinate a successful donor event like clockwork and can work autonomously and collaboratively. We offer a flexible work environment and value the highest levels of professionalism.

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 resume together with a cover letter that details your capabilities and experience in relation to this role to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

While Applications close Monday 23 March 2026, don’t delay! We review applications as they come in and if we find the right candidate, we will close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

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• Location: Leura, Blue Mountains NSW
• Employment Type: Casual, predominately weekend work
• Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Reporting to: Property Manager, Everglades

Organisation 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 for future generations through advocating for the conservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage.

Located in Leura in the Blue Mountains, Everglades House and Gardens is a stunning example of Art Deco architecture and design, set amongst 5.2 hectares of Paul Sorensen designed gardens with sweeping views over the Jamison Valley.

We’re looking for an energetic Duty Manager with a track record of delivering high quality, visitor-centric customer service to manage the daily visitor activities at this high-profile property and work with our wonderful team of volunteers to create an experience for our visitors which is both welcoming, inclusive and enables them to get the most out of their visit.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Property Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the daily operations of Everglades’ admissions, gift shop and reception, including pre-booked group visits
• Overseeing the smooth running of visitor activities on site including tours and events
• Leading and motivating the volunteers working onsite, either as guides, front of house, tearoom or event facilitators to deliver an exceptional visitor experience.
• Coordinating tearoom operations as required
• Managing response to incidents as they arise at Everglades

About you

• You’ve led a team of customer-focused staff before and can lead and motivate them to perform at their best.
• Experience in hospitality, especially coffee machine skills are required.
• Retail experience, including POS and cash handling
• You will be flexible enough to deal with the myriad of things that comes with operating a historic property that is open to the public and ideally, you will have had some experience in working with communities, tourism, hospitality or the cultural sector.

We’re looking for someone who truly believes in exceptional customer service, can run an event or tea room like clockwork and knows the value of teamwork. We offer a flexible work environment and value the highest levels of professionalism.

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 resume together with a cover letter that details your capabilities and experience in relation to this role to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

While Applications close Sunday 22 March 2026, don’t delay! We review applications as they come in and if we find the right candidate, we will close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

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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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