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Careers with us

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.

Facilities Technical Officer (full-time, on-ongoing)

The Facilities Technical Officer is specifically responsible for managing planned programmed and condition-based maintenance arising therefrom. They will liaise with the Facilities Manager and Facilities Coordinator to provide support in delivering planned and condition-based maintenance, minor works and facilities services. 

This is a full- time, on-ongoing position with a salary range of $99,334 to $114,960 per annum plus superannuation. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025. Applications and resumes are to be submitted via Seek.

Facilities Coordinator (full-time, non-ongoing)

The Facilities Coordinator is one of a team of three people responsible for the delivery of programmed, condition-based and reactive maintenance of the Harbour Trust’s buildings and site infrastructure. The Facilities Coordinator is specifically responsible for management of reactive maintenance and will be a key link between Building & Site Services and Property & Leasing Management teams.

This is a full- time, on-ongoing position with a salary range of $99,334 to $114,960 per annum plus superannuation. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025. Applications and resumes are to be submitted via Seek.

 

Education Program Guide (casual)

The Education Program Guide is responsible for communicating the history and significance of Harbour Trust sites (predominantly Cockatoo Island but including other sites as required) mainly through program tours to primary and high school groups and students at a Tertiary level.

This is a casual position and is classified as a Level 2 with a hourly rate of $34.62, 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.

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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Learn more about the Harbour Trust and our extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour.