Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Reference number 548705 Occupation Environmental, Hospitality and Tourism Work type Flexibility available Location Wollongong & The South Coast Salary Information Interpretive Assistant Closing date 13 May 2026 at 11:55pm
* Discovery Guide (Tour Guide)
* Casual opportunity located in Merimbula
* Salary depending on experience, from $40.45 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 a unique opportunity for a casual Discovery Guide to work as part of the South Coast team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage. As a Discovery Guide, you will implement diverse activities and learning experiences for visitors, while fostering community awareness, appreciation and understanding of conserving the state’s natural and cultural heritage. This educational role will focus on conducting weekday excursions for primary and secondary school groups, as well as delivering weekend and school holiday leisure programs and guided tours for visiting cruise ship passengers.
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. Demonstrated passion for geography and science, the Australian environment and awareness of NPWS values.
Key knowledge and experience
* Practical experience in interpretive and educational guiding or in delivering training or classroom experiences.
* Understanding of the role of the Department, and a broad knowledge of the natural values and cultural history of the local area.
* Awareness of Aboriginal Culture.
Essential requirements
* Current Working with Children check
* Senior First Aid certificate
For more information read the full 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.
* Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service Visit a park South Coast 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. Please also note, 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: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Smith via or on 0455 671 965.
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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