Employment & Volunteers

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.

  • The National Trust advertises all vacant positions on this site.
  • Check for current vacancies. Full details.

Volunteers

Volunteers also play a vital role at all our properties and events across the state.

If you are interested in helping preserve our heritage by making a regular commitment to a property or helping at events, please see our volunteer information.

Volunteers Wanted

The National Trust is in regular need of committed volunteers to assist with maintaining its activities throughout the state. Volunteers support a small paid staff at Head Office and at our historic properties by generously giving their time, expertise and experience.

Why not consider extending your experience, learning new skills and enriching your life by becoming involved as a volunteer with the National Trust. Orientation and training will be provided. A regular commitment of at least one day a fortnight, over a 12-month period, is generally required.

Help us to protect Victoria's heritage by undertaking a regular volunteer commitment!

Possible Volunteer Opportunities

ADMISSION ASSISTANCE

Friendly, outgoing volunteers greet visitors at property entrances. Volunteers need to possess cash handling skills.

CLERICAL ASSISTANCE

Volunteers assist with computer data entry, typing and clerical tasks at Tasma Terrace on a regular or ad hoc basis.

COFFEE SHOP ASSISTANTS

Volunteers serve drinks and light refreshments to individuals and groups at the coffee shops located at some of our properties.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Volunteer gardeners assist with general gardening maintenance on regular weekdays at various Trust properties. Other volunteer gardeners take part in working bees at Trust properties. Training and supervision provided.

GUIDES

Especially suited to people with excellent communication skills, guides conduct tours of our historic sites and provide an interesting and accurate account of the social history of the property to visitors.

PROMOTIONS

Volunteers assist the Trust's Activities Committee with theatre nights, dinners and fundraising activities. They may also assist with special functions at properties, major exhibitions and events. These promotional positions suit volunteers who are members of the National Trust.

SHOP ASSISTANTS

Volunteers with retail experience and/or cash handling ability serve local and overseas visitors at National Trust shops.

For more information on volunteer opportunities which may currently exist, or to arrange an interview, please contact:

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