Careers with us

Ranger (Identified Indigenous role)

The Ranger’s role plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and enjoyment of visitors across all Harbour Trust sites. This will be achieved by providing exceptional customer service to visitors and stakeholders while also being prepared to respond to emergencies. You will also be providing guidance to the public, contractors, and tenants on Harbour Trust regulations and enforce these regulations when necessary, including issuing cautions/warnings and infringement notices.

This is a full-time, ongoing role with a salary of $71,804 to $79,078 (excluding superannuation). This is an identified position, reserved only for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 February 2025. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au.

Cockatoo Island Guest Services Officer

The Guest Services Officer holds the responsibility of welcoming accommodation, camping, and conference patrons upon their arrival at Cockatoo Island, as well as managing check-ins and departures. The primary objective is to deliver exceptional customer service, offering guests advice, information, and hospitality services throughout their stay.

This is a full- time, ongoing position with a salary of $71,804 to $79,078 (excluding superannuation). The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 February 2025. Applications and resumes are to be submitted to hr@harbourtrust.gov.au.

Senior Planner

This role’s main purpose is to assist the Director, Planning in providing the Harbour Trust with a range of planning activities to meet legislative compliance. The role will suit a highly experienced person with relevant qualifications in town planning or a related field, with at least four years practical experience. This is a unique opportunity for a planning professional to be involved in a wide range of planning practice. The role will involve a mixture of on-site and office-based work across Harbour Trust sites.

This is a full- time, ongoing position with a salary of $120,459 to $133,846 (excluding superannuation). The closing date for applications is 3 February 2025. 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.