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We are an Australian Government agency within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) that employs people who have the capabilities and a strong desire to help us realise our vision.

This vision includes making our visitor destinations accessible to diverse audiences, amplifying their heritage values through storytelling and – through their conservation, remediation, and adaptive reuse – fostering a sense of place and belonging. If you wish to work for an employer that is responsible for extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour, consider a career with us and check for current job vacancies on this page.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or cultural background. This includes First Nations and LGBTIQA+ people. Note: We don’t accept unsolicited applications. When there is a vacancy, it will be listed on this page or advertised on an online job marketplace.
Visitor Services Officer (part time)

The Visitor Services Officer is responsible for the oversight and day to day operations of the Harbour Trust visitor centres. This includes supervising, briefing and coordinating visitor service volunteers to ensure consistent, high quality visitor experiences.

This position is offered until 23 February 2028, in a part time capacity, working 15 hours per week (5 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays). The role is classified as a Level 4 with a salary of $83,218 to $89,804 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications close on 31 May 2026 and must be submitted via Seek.

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Head Ranger (full time)

The Head Ranger role is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Ranger team, to ensure compliance with the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act and policies and procedures. The Head Ranger role is the main point contact between the rangers and other Harbour Trust directorates and staff.

This position is ongoing, full-time and classified as a shiftworker. A 'shiftworker' is an employee who are rostered to perform ordinary hours of work outside the period of 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and/or on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays for an ongoing or fixed period. The role is classified as EL1 with a salary of $124,555 to $138,397 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications close on 31 May 2026 and must be submitted via Seek.

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Public Program Guide (casual)

The Public Program Guide is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable visitor experience while communicating the history and significance of the Harbour Trust sites, including Cockatoo Island and Sub Base Platypus. Tour groups comprise of the general public, families and special interest groups.

This is a casual position and is classified as a Level 1 with an hourly rate of $32.58, plus 25% loading, penalty rates and superannuation. This is a talent pool and will be assessed on monthly basis. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au. In your cover letter, please include what interests you about sharing history and its stories with the public.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour, including the extraordinary places we manage and protect. Today, the homelands of the Borogegal, Birrabirragal, Cammeraygal, Gadigal, Gayamagal, Wallumedegal and Wangal peoples host destinations under our stewardship. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

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