Careers with us

Community Engagement Officer

The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for executing key strategies to support meaningful engagement between the Harbour Trust, key stakeholders, partners and the community. The position leads the ongoing delivery of the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy across the organisation. They are responsible for ideating and developing high quality strategic activities and materials with limited direction that advance the Strategy. 

This is a full- time, ongoing position with a salary of $92,551 to $107,110 (excluding superannuation). The closing date for applications is 19 July 2024. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au.

Education Program Assistant (part-time)

The Education Program Assistant is responsible for driving new and repeat bookings, completing administrative tasks under the direction of the Education and Engagement Program Officer and, as required, deliver Harbour Trust Education Program and Public Program tours.

This is a part-time 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday), non-ongoing position for 12 months. The role is classified as a Level 2 with a salary of $67,723 (excluding superannuation). The closing date for applications is 10 July 2024. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au.

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.

The Education Program Guide is responsible for communicating the history and significance of the Harbour Trust properties, while linking this to the relevant NSW Syllabus for primary and high school students or relevant program outcomes for Tertiary students. Education programs for school students are linked to NSW Syllabus and Australian Curriculum Outcomes. All education programs have been developed to ensure student engagement, connection, and historical learning.

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.