Overview
Department for Environment and Water
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Salary: $36.38 – $36.76 p/hr including 25% casual loading in lieu of annual leave and sick leave
Casual contract position for 12 months
VRN: 687939
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for two Site Interpreters working at the Naracoorte Caves in the beautiful Limestone Coast Region of SA. The Site Interpreter undertakes interpreted guided tours for the general public and educational programs for schools. The role also includes some site management functions, such as facilities servicing, bookings management and some grounds keeping tasks. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to present information with an artistic flair are essential as part of the role. A willingness to work school and public holidays, along with long weekends, is a must.
What can we offer you!
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career
Special Conditions:
- May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties
- A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
- Located at either the Naracoorte Caves NP and/or Tantanoola Caves CP.
- Required to work a roster including weekends and public holidays. Hours of work vary according to the operational needs of the business centre and the incumbent may be required to work at short notice.
- A current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
- Will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with departmental policy.
- This role has functions pertaining to working with children and is prescribed under the Child Safety (Prohibited Person) Act 2016 as requiring a Working With Children Check (WWCC). By applying for this role you consent to being screened for appropriate behaviour and to the Department obtaining, or requiring you to obtain a WWCC.
- This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
Enquiries to:
Thomas Shortt
Site Manager, Naracoorte and Tantanoola Caves
Thomas.Shortt@sa.gov.au
0438 778 910
Application Instructions
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.
Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the following:
- Outline what you think good customer service is and how this may be applied in the tourism industry.
- What do you think the key requirements are when presenting information to a group of people?
- Can you list some potential hazards you may come across in a cave when leading a group of people through on tour? What strategies might you employ to address these?
Applications close: Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 11:00 PM.
The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Attachments:
– GSE3 Site Interpreter FINAL 20230204.pdf
– Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
