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• Location: Dubbo NSW
• Job Type: Casual, predominately Saturday and events work
• Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Reports to: Visitor Experience and Operations Manager

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

Located in Dubbo, Dundullimal Homestead is a stunning example of a rural 1840s homestead complete with main house, outbuildings, chapel and gardens.

We’re looking for an energetic Museum Officer 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 Visitor Experience and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the daily Saturday operations of Dundullimal Homestead admissions and visitor reception, when the property is open.
• Supporting all daily visitor activities on site including tours, events and public programs.
• Responding to incidents as they arise at Dundullimal Homestead.
• Supporting volunteers working onsite, either as guides, front of house, cafe or event facilitators to deliver an exceptional visitor experience.
• Assisting in the Cafe as required.

About you

• You’ve run a team of customer-focused staff before and can lead and motivate them to perform at their best.
• You’ve delivered events before and can manage multi-layered activities with confidence and composure.
• 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.
• Ideally, you will have had some experience in working with communities, tourism, hospitality or the cultural sector and know your way around a commercial coffee machine.

We’re looking for someone who truly believes in exceptional customer service, can run an event or tearoom 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 23 August 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
• Job Type: Casual
• Sectors: Hospitality, Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Reports to: Cafe Coordinator, Everglades House & Gardens
• Days of work: Approx 5.5hrs/week as required (Thursday to Monday)

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 now and 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 & 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 seeking an energetic Cafe Assistant with a track record in Food and Beverage to undertake barista operations and assist in the tea rooms at this high-profile property. You will work with a team of volunteers to create an unforgettable café experience for our visitors which is welcoming and inclusive.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Cafe Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the daily kitchen operations ensuring it runs smoothly. This may include rostering, ordering, food preparation and execution
• Overseeing the delivery of beverages ensuring coffee quality is of the highest standard
• As required, assistance with inventory management, ordering supplies, and liaising with suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

About you

• Experience in food handling and short order food preparation is essential
• Barista experience including the confidence of high-volume coffee orders. Latte art making desirable
• The ability to supervise and lead a team of volunteers
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• A valid Food Safety Supervisor certificate or the willingness to obtain one
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or the willingness to obtain one

This is an exciting new position in a beautiful kitchen environment amongst a committed and supportive team. We value high standards of professionalism and are committed to adopting a kitchen culture that is modern and supportive.

For a full position description or any enquiries please 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

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

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• Location: Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge NSW
• Job Type: Casual; approx. 7 hours/week, primarily on weekends
• Sectors: Arts, Culture, Heritage
• Reports to: Events and Operations Manager, Norman Lindsay Gallery

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 now and for future generations.

Located in Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains, the Norman Lindsay Gallery is situated in the house once occupied by the famous Australian artist Norman Lindsay. Set in sprawling gardens that wrap around the homestead, the Gallery, grounds and etching studio showcase his many paintings and sculptures depicting Bohemianism and Arcadian pantheism.

The National Trust NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest from people looking to be part of a casual pool of Duty Managers., that can be called upon to fill weekend work and when any vacancy or holiday cover comes up.

We are looking for energetic team leaders who have a track record of delivering high quality, visitor-centric customer service, to coordinate the day-to-day operations of this property over the weekend and work with our wonderful team of volunteers to create an experience for our visitors which is welcoming, engaging and enables them to get the most out of their visit.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Events and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and managing the daily operations of the property and gallery including admissions, reception and shop, bookings and site security processes, when the property is open during the weekend.
• Coordinating all activities on site including tours, venue hire and events.
• Managing incidents as they arise on duty days.
• Coordinating volunteer rosters to ensure both properties are adequately resourced on those days.
• Leading and motivating the volunteers working onsite, either as guides or front of house to deliver an exceptional visitor experience.
• Inducting and training new volunteers to ensure consistency of service delivery
• Maintaining volunteer records to ensure compliance
• Coordinating property bookings

About you

You’ve led a team of customer-focused staff before and can lead and motivate them to perform at their best. You are computer literate, and flexible enough to deal with the myriad of things that comes with operating a Gallery and historic property that is open to the public. Ideally, you will have had some experience in working within the Arts or museum sector.

We’re looking for someone who truly believes in customer service, can ensure the Gallery runs like clockwork and knows the value of teamwork. We offer a flexible work environment and value the highest levels of professionalism.

If this is of interest, please send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter addressing the key accountabilities to: hr@nationaltrust.com.au

Suitable candidates will then be invited for interview and inclusion in the pool.
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

Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026
Immediate start available if required

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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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