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Discovery Guide

Illawarra Mercury • Temporary / Seasonal • Coniston, New South Wales, Australia • from A$ 39.27 / hour • 2d ago

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Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

Discovery Guide (Tour Guide)
Salary $39.27/hour plus casual loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation
Casual role
Delivering guided tours and talks of Wombeyan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve

Join the team and be a Discovery Guide (Tour Guide) and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna, and Aboriginal heritage.

About The Role

The Blue Mountains Branch is currently seeking to appoint a Discovery Guide to deliver guided tours, walks and learning experiences for visitors of Wombeyan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve (WKCR) to foster community awareness, appreciation and understanding for conserving the state’s natural and cultural heritage.

This educational role will focus on conducting weekday and weekend excursions for primary and secondary school groups and leisure groups as well as being involved in some weekend and school holiday leisure programs.

The primary focus of the guided tours is the limestone caves of which there are several open to the public. You will lead cave inspections with up to 40 people as you deliver an interesting, educational, and enjoyable experience. Other tours may include above-ground walks and adventure activities.

The team at Wombeyan operate in a multi-faceted work environment with a diversity of assets to maintain as part of a remote operation.

All staff may be called on to conduct hygiene duties and minor maintenance tasks to ensure the efficiency of the tourism product. This role is also responsible for reporting any faults or breakdowns to their supervisor (such as malfunctioning cave lighting), as well as any suspicious behaviour from the public.

About You

Your strong communication skills are paramount to the success of this role.

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 including your demonstrated passion for geography, geology, science and history, the Australian environment and awareness of NPWS values.

Essential Requirements

Current Working with Children check
Senior First Aid certificate

To view the Role Description: Discovery Guide

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

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Blue Mountains Branch Overview

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.

Applications close – Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact David Smith via DavidL.Smith@environment.nsw.gov.au

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.

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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 Naz Keya via naz.keya@dpie.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 542815).

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