- Discovery Guide (Tour Guide)
- Casual opportunity x 2 positions, no guaranteed hours
- Office location – Hill End Historic Site
- Salary relative to experience, from $41.47 to $45.08 per hour
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity for a Discovery Guide (casual) to join the team at Hill End Historic Site, delivering interactive programs that connect people with the unique natural and cultural heritage of New South Wales.
As a Discovery Guide, you will deliver engaging education and leisure experiences across the Hill End Historic Site, fostering awareness, appreciation and understanding of our heritage and environment for a diverse audience that includes school, tourist groups and independent visitors. Programs will be delivered on weekdays, weekends and during school holidays.
You will play a key role in bringing Hill End’s history and stories to life, ensuring visitors enjoy meaningful, safe and memorable experiences at the site.
About You
You are a confident and engaging communicator who enjoys working with diverse audiences. You can think on your feet and adapt programs to suit different age groups, interests and learning styles.
You are comfortable working independently when required and understand the importance of prioritising safety and meeting Work Health and Safety requirements at all times.
Your experience in tour guiding, teaching, education, interpretation or visitor engagement will be highly regarded, along with your demonstrated passion for Australian history, the Australian environment, and alignment with NPWS values.
Essential requirements - As detailed in the Role Description
- Current Working with Children check
- Current Senior First Aid certificate
For more information read the full Role Description: Discovery Guide NPWS IA RD
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
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.
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages please) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager Fiona Tucker via fiona.tucker@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4784 7376.
A recruitment pool may be created for opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
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 Ronda Swaysland on 0400 288 239 (please mention reference number 549133).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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