Visitor Services Assistant

Job no: 548364
Work type: Casual
Location: Various locations
Categories: Various categories

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  • Clerk Grade 1-2
  • Up to five casual Visitor Service Assistant positions available
  • Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $41.47-$45.08 per hour + employer's contribution to superannuation + applicable casual loading 
  • Located in the Lake Jindabyne Works Depot and working within the beautiful Snowy Mountains

  

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

 

About the roles

This is your perfect opportunity to join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and work in a client facing role contributing to the protection of the natural environment and Aboriginal heritage in the stunning Kosciuszko National Park of the Southern Ranges Branch.

 

As a Visitor Services Assistant, you will be responsible for greeting and directing visitors to Parks, educating them on Park values, promoting a positive visitor experience and ensuring compliance with Park rules. On a typical day you will be:

  • providing information and advice to visitors on facilities, services and activities available.
  • fostering appreciation and enjoyment by visitors of park values.
  • promoting Park activities.
  • performing park compliance patrol duties.

 

The roles are suited to customer service professionals who have strong communication and negotiation skills as well as sound people and diplomatic skills to deal effectively with cultural differences.  Experience working independently in fast-changing environments with the ability to make quick, strategic decisions when supervisors are not readily available will see you succeed in the role.  The position will require you to be available to work weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

 

About you

We’re keen to hear from you if you have:

  • Experience acting independently on matters relating to the entry of visitors to the national park that are not covered by policy and where supervisors are not readily available.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of vigilance and awareness of personal safety when conducting parking patrol and law enforcement activities.
  • Exercising excellent customer service and negotiation skills as well as sound people and diplomatic skills to deal effectively with cultural differences or limited English skills.

 

Essential requirements

  • Experience in cash handling procedures.
  • Excellent oral communication, negotiation and customer service skills with experience dealing with customer inquiries and the ability to manage such inquiries in a manner that addresses customer’s concerns.
  • Capacity and willingness to undertake enforcement duties associated with the park use fee system and NPWS Regulations, with an ability to work unsupervised and adapt to competing priorities
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to operate a two-way radio.
  • Current driver’s licence.
  • The holder of this role will be required to wear an NPWS uniform.
  • This role may also involve regular evening and weekend work. This is a shift-based position, under the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009.

 

Note:  Parts of these duties are performed outside of normal operating times, and staffs are rostered in pairs to perform this function

 

For more information read the full Role Description:   Visitor Services Assistant NPWS Clk Gde 1-2 Role Description

 

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.

  • Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
  • Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

 

What we do 

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service 

Visit a park 

 

To apply 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

 

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 Friday 27th March 2026 at 11:55pm 

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bianca Pendergast, Compliance Supervisor, Southern Ranges Branch, NPWS via Bianca.Pendergast@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  or phone 0414 805 924.

 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary 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 (Marie-Claire Bleakley) on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 548364).  

 

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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