Employment

Employment

As the leading operator of historic houses and other heritage attractions in Victoria, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) employs staff at both head office and at its open properties.

Please view below two available positions:

Learning Coordinator

12 month contract

The Organisation

The National Trust (Victoria) is a community-based non-government organisation committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage; the National Trust own and manages nearly 280 properties Australia-wide, 1500+ properties internationally with over 4 million registered members.

We are seeking a reliable, welcoming and enthusiastic Learning Coordinator to run our education program and group tours at a heritage farm in the Yarra ranges. This is a part time position

The Position

The role requires a person with excellent presentation and communication skills to deliver a school program and guided tours around a unique and popular heritage site. Coordinating a group of education volunteers, organising bookings and developing the education program are also some of the responsibilities. Some basic cleaning of the property for presentation is required as well.

The role will be for one day per week but additional days may be required subject to bookings.

Experience/Qualification

Formal background in teaching or training qualifications is essential. A co operative and welcoming attitude, excellent communication and organisational skills are mandatory. Experience in the tourism industry and an interest in heritage and history are helpful.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) will be subject to a satisfactory Police records check and/or Working with Children check.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below.

Applications close 26 February 2010

We will be making contact with successful applicants and calling for first round of interviews by 7 March 2010. If we have not made contact with you by 7 March 2010 please be advised that your application has not progressed to the next step of our recruitment process and accordingly, we would like to thank you for your interest in this role with the National Trust of Australia (Vic).

 

Bookings and Operations Support Officer

12 month contract

February 2010

The Organisation

The National Trust (Victoria) is a community-based non-government organisation committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage; the National Trust own and manages nearly 280 properties Australia-wide, 1500+ properties internationally with over 4 million registered members.

Based in the city centre, we are seeking a reliable, welcoming and enthusiastic Officer to work within a small team based at the Old Melbourne Gaol one of Melbourne’s most popular visitor attraction. This is a part time position.

The Position

The role requires a person with excellent communication and organisation skills to coordinate education and group bookings at a unique and popular heritage site. In addition the role will support the operations team at the site including support of functions and events and will provide support in marketing all aspects of the attraction.

The role will offer a minimum of three days per week but additional days may be required subject to operational requirements.

Experience/Qualification

Experience in the tourism industry and or the service industry is essential. A co operative and welcoming attitude, excellent communication and organisational skills are mandatory. Experience within the tourism attraction sector and an interest in heritage and history are helpful.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) will be subject to a satisfactory Police records check and/or Working with Children check.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below.

Applications close 3rd February 2010

We will be making contact with successful applicants and calling for first round of interviews by 5 February 2010. If we have not made contact with you by 5 February 2010 please be advised that your application has not progressed to the next step of our recruitment process and accordingly, we would like to thank you for your interest in this role with the National Trust of Australia (Vic).

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