Engage with our diverse visitors and share with them stories of our remarkable sites! As a Casual Visitor and Interpretation Officer you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team with the opportunity to gain insightful knowledge of our unique museums, houses and gardens.
What the opportunity is:
- Employment with Museums of History NSW.
- Guide. Remuneration package includes salary ($32.49 to $35.90 per hour), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Casual role.
- The role will work across a diverse range of museums across Sydney’s City and Eastern Portfolio including; Vaucluse House, Elizabeth Bay House, Rose Seidler House, Hyde Park Barracks, The Mint, Justice and Police Museum and Susannah Place.
What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).
What you’ll do with us:
This role will provide exceptional customer service, interpretation and information about Museums of History NSW’s sites, activities, and events to enhance visitor experiences and achieve revenue targets from sales.
For more information on the role contact Christopher Aronsten, A/ Visitor Services Coordinator, on 02 8239 2231.
Essential requirements of the role:
- Experience in busy customer service roles.
- Current Working with Children check.
- Current first aid certificate.
- Ability and availability to work a changing roster across multiple museums, including weekends and evenings as operational needs dictate.
- Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites both internal and external environments.
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