Visitor & Interpretation Officer

Engage with our diverse visitors and share with them stories of our remarkable site! As a Visitor and Interpretation Officer you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team with the opportunity to gain insightful knowledge of our unique museums and houses across the House Museums Portfolio West (Elizabeth Farm and Rouse Hill Estate).

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW.
• Guide. Remuneration package includes salary ($66,347 – $73,325 full-time equivalent), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Ongoing part-time at 21 hours per week.
• The role will work across western Sydney.

What we do

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you’ll do with us: 

This role will provide exceptional customer service, interpretation and information about Museums of History NSW’s sites, activities, and events to enhance visitor experiences and achieve revenue targets from sales.