- Discovery Guide (Tour Guide)
- Multiple Casual roles located in Royal National Park - Audley and working within various national parks across Greater
Sydney
- Salary depending on experience, from $37.76 per hour
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About the role
Our Greater Sydney Branch is currently seeking Casual Discovery Guides to implement diverse activities and learning experiences for visitors to the Royal National Park and other National Parks and Reserves in Greater Sydney, to foster community awareness, appreciation and understanding for conserving the state’s natural and cultural heritage.
This educational role will focus on conducting weekday excursions for primary and secondary school groups as well as being involved in some weekend and school holiday leisure programs. Educational activities based on bush regeneration are also involved in this role.
About you
Your strong communication skills are paramount to the success of this role. This is a hands-on role as you will be delivering programs to different stakeholders and will need to be able to think on your feet to respond to various questions and situations. Self-management is important for this role as there may be times you will be working alone and will need to ensure safety is a priority meeting the required Work Health Safety standards. Your experience in teaching and education will be highly valued. Demonstrated passion for geography and science, the Australian environment and awareness of NPWS values.
Essential requirements
- Current Working with Children check
- Senior First Aid certificate
Key knowledge and experience
- Practical experience in interpretive and educational guiding or in delivering training or class room experiences.
- Understanding of the role of the Department, and a broad knowledge of the natural values and cultural history of the local area.
- Awareness of Aboriginal Culture.
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What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
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To Apply
We look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Ensure that you answer all pre-screening questions.
Applications close: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:55PM.
For further information about the role please contact Jessica Fox, Discovery Coordinator on jessica.fox@environment.nsw.gov.au or 02 9542 0681.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Kylie Miller on 0459 877 821 (please mention reference number 543302).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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