Want to make a difference with your volunteering, preserving maritime history while spending your time with a great team in a friendly environment? Sydney Heritage Fleet is a volunteer organisation dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating vessels which represent Australia's maritime history. They include Tall Ship James Craig, 1912 K-class ferry Kanangra, coastal steamship John Oxley, 1902 steam tug Waratah, 1902 VIP launch Lady Hopetoun, 1903 schooner Boomerang, Tugs and several diesel motor launches.

Step back in time and be the power behind the prestige! Sydney Heritage Fleet is seeking dedicated volunteers to join the engine room as a Stoker (Fireman/Firewoman) for our magnificent working steamships, 1902 VIP launch LADY HOPETOUN and 1902 steam tug WARATAH. This is your chance to learn and practise the traditional, almost-extinct, art of steam operations on Sydney Harbour.

What you will be doing:

• Shovelling coal to feed the furnaces, expertly balancing the fire to produce the steam.
• Assisting with bunkering and ash removal.
• Getting thoroughly hot, dirty, and satisfied as you help drive these century-old vessels.

Are you up to the challenge? This is a physically demanding role, requiring strength and a willingness to get dirty. No experience necessary! We will provide full training to teach you everything you need to become a skilled stoker. The reward? The intense satisfaction of creating the very power that propels a piece of Australian maritime history across Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly, dedicated team and become an essential part of the Fleet's operations. Your work ensures these historic steam vessels can continue to delight passengers for years to come.

You will also have the opportunity to train for and move to other crew positions such as engineer or deck hand.

We are based in Rozelle Bay, not far from the light rail and buses. On your first day you will receive a cheerful welcome, safety orientation training and a guided tour of our work centres.

The Sydney Heritage Fleet is a partner in the Australian Government Jobseeker program, so if you fit their criteria and are suitable for roles that SHF need filled, you may be able to work in our dynamic teams and continue on Jobseeker support.

The many benefits of volunteering with SHF include learning new skills or sharpening your existing skills, meeting new friends and finding purpose and personal fulfilment.

Ready to fire up the boiler? Apply online now with information about you under "interests, skills & qualifications" Further information - see our website: shf.org.au and click on EXPLORE