VOLUNTEER
THNSW volunteers contribute to the success of restoration projects, major events, day-to-day operations and more, making them an invaluable part of our team.
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If you're interested in sharing your skills, gaining new experience and giving back to the community, we want to hear from you.
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See current volunteer opportunities listed below.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
​THNSW Board Advisory Subcommittee Members
Looking to play a strategic role with Transport Heritage NSW? Join a THNSW Board Advisory Subcommittee.
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THNSW Board Subcommittees play a key role in contributing to the governance of THNSW and the pursuit of THNSW’s agreed strategic direction and goals by providing expert insights, guidance and knowledge in specific key areas to support the THNSW Board.
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The THNSW Board is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with appropriate knowledge, skills, qualifications and relevant experience - subject matter expertise - to join its advisory subcommittees.
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The five Board advisory subcommittees are as follows:
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Safety & Environment (SEC) – safety and environmental performance, policies, THNSW’s Safety Management System, safety and environmental risk management, performance and compliance. "Safety" includes both rail safety and workplace health and safety across THNSW.
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Finance, Risk & Audit (FR&AC) – financial performance, including annual business planning and budgeting, business risk management, insurance and compliance. “Business risk” excludes safety and environmental risk.
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Collections & Curatorial (C&CC) – museum collection management, curatorial matters and related risks, including policies, collection acquisitions, deaccessioning, restoration projects, performance and compliance.
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Rail Operations Support (ROSC) – heritage rail operations and activities, including planning for future delivery needs, policies, performance and compliance.
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Organisational Culture (OCC) – fostering a positive organisational culture, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, and positioning THNSW as a preferred employer and volunteer organisation.
The Terms of Reference (ToRs) set out the purpose and scope, as well as the competencies and expertise the THNSW Board is seeking for each subcommittee. Each ToR is available on the THNSW website - see Board Sub-Committees, simply go to: What we do | THNSW
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Each ToR also sets out the expected commitment required, and all participation is voluntary (non-remunerated). Some out-of-pocket expenses may be covered from time-to-time.
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How to apply
Interested in joining one of the above advisory subcommittees? We'd love to hear from you!
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As a THNSW Team member you must have the ability to pass any Police, Working with Children, or other required checks relevant THNSW’s operating context with volunteers, youth, children and the public.
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Expressions of Interest must include:
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a brief statement of interest explaining how you can contribute to that subcommittee.
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highlight your subject matter expertise and relevant knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience (aligned to the Desired Competency Matrix shown in the Terms of Reference for that subcommittee)
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ideally you will already hold formal governance qualifications such as AICD Director qualifications, or be in the process of completing, however not essential
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include any past committee participation with THNSW or other organisations.
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your up-to-date CV
Send your application to company.secretary@thnsw.com.au
Applications must be received by Sunday 27 April 2025
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Company Secretary
Looking to play a governance role with Transport Heritage NSW?
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The THNSW Board is inviting expressions of interest for the volunteer role of Company Secretary.
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This is a rare opportunity to bring your strong governance skills and professional experience to support the Board, its Directors, the CEO and Senior Management in the achievement of THNSW’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.
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The detailed Role Description for this exciting volunteer role sets out its purpose and duties, the competencies and expertise the THNSW Board is seeking, and the expected commitment required.
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This is a voluntary (non-remunerated) role. Some out-of-pocket expenses may be covered from time-to-time.
How to apply
Interested in becoming THNSW’s Company Secretary? We'd love to hear from you!
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As a THNSW Team member, you must have the ability to pass any Police, Working with Children, or other required checks relevant THNSW’s operating context with volunteers, youth, children and the public.
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Expressions of Interest must include:
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a brief statement of your interest explaining how you can contribute to THNSW in the role of Company Secretary
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a clear statement of your subject matter expertise and relevant knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience in relation to the Selection Criteria for this role
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your full up-to-date CV
Send your application to company.secretary@thnsw.com.au
Applications must be received by Sunday 27 April 2025
Customer Service Volunteers
Customer service volunteers, we need you!
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Do you enjoy connecting with and helping people? Have a passion for heritage and sharing its story? Or just looking to have fun volunteering with a great team of people?
THNSW is looking for customer service volunteers at our NSW Rail Museum, onboard our heritage trains (Passenger Attendants) and for our special events at Thirlmere and across Sydney and Greater Syndey to help us bring transport heritage to life!
To get on board for this exciting volunteering opportunity, simply apply now to become a THNSW Volunteer
Heritage & Collections Volunteers
Do you enjoy working with your hands on everything from tinkering and fixing to restoring really big things? Have a passion for heritage, vintage or old things?
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Or just looking to envoy volunteering with a great team of people?
Transport Heritage NSW is looking for volunteers to join our passionate Heritage & Collection team and work on a range of different projects to help us restore, care for and conserve a wide range of rail heritage collection items for generations to come.
Current projects include:
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RU 24468 Grain Hopper Wagon (built in the late 1930’s) restoration
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‘Bronzewing’ steam locomotive (built in 1937) restoration
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3820 - the last 38’class passenger steam locomotive designed and built in Australia - reconstruction
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7921 diesel electric locomotive from the 1940’s
For more information on these (and other) collection item projects and how you might be able to help please contact us by emailing collections@thnsw.com.au or calling our Collections Project Officer on (02) 4683 6800.
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OR simply apply now to become a THNSW Volunteer!
Electrical Team Volunteers
Help us keep the lights on - literally!
Undertaking all manner of electrical works, including restoring lighting to rolling stock items on display, fixing historical light fixtures, providing power to exhibitions and display objects, keeping electrical things running safely as they should and other general electrical maintenance activities, our Electrical Volunteers Team is essential to the everyday running of the NSW Rail Museum.
If you are already an electrician, electrical engineer or someone who would like to learn from others whilst working in a small team then this may be where you find your new spark !
For more information on what our Electrical Volunteers do and how you might be able to help please contact us by emailing collections@thnsw.com.au or calling our Collections Project Officer on (02) 4683 6800.
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Or, simply apply now to become a THNSW Volunteer!
Property & Facilities Volunteers
Are you a handyperson, enjoy some gardening or just like doing odd jobs?
We are looking for volunteers to help out around the NSW Rail Museum to keep the site and grounds safe and looking good all year round and for everyone to enjoy.
If you enjoy general ‘handyman’ tasks and odd jobs or have a passion for gardening and like to work outdoors, then we have a range of general property maintenance and gardening activities that might just be right for you.
For more information on how you might be able to help please contact us by emailing collections@thnsw.com.au or calling our Collections Project Officer on (02) 4683 6800,
Or, simply apply now to become a THNSW Volunteer.
Mini Train Volunteers
Join our mini train crew and get onboard!
We are looking for volunteers to help operate this highly popular amusement ride for our littlest train enthusiasts.
If you like having fun and are interested in becoming a mini train driver, station manager and customer service, and mini train manager - all the roles of a big railway – just mini sized!
Apply now to become a THNSW Volunteer
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to join our Valley Height’s team in the Blue Mountains and get onboard in everything from customer service, caring for collection items and restoration projects, handyperson/general maintenance, gardening and groundskeeping, perway to electrical activities and more!
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Want to be part of our THNSW Valley Heights team and play your role in bringing transport heritage to life!
For more information on volunteering opportunities at Valley Heights simply go to Valley Heights Rail Museum - Volunteering VHLDHM