We seek volunteers to work on our two steamers, Waratah and Lady Hopetoun doing maintenance, cleaning, painting, varnishing, polishing brass work, keeping them ship-shape in fact. An immediate urgent need is to recaulk the teak decking on steam tug Waratah, which is leaking, allowing water to enter the machinery space.

No specific skills are needed, except for a willingness to help out. Some DIY experience as a handyman, painter or carpenter, would be desirable.

Ideally, after some hours in maintenance, you will be invited to join the deck crew on cruises, handling mooring ropes, gang planks etc., guiding and offering information to our paying passengers.

The Sydney Heritage Fleet vessels are "Happy Ships". There are no cliques or politicking. Members attend as and when they can.

Male and female applicants , all are welcome.

Access to the Workshops is by Light Rail to Rozelle Bay, frequent 500-series route buses from Town Hall and Victoria Road. Very limited member-only car space across the road.

Check us out at the website shf.org.au and Click on EXPLORE

Are you in the Jobseeker Program? 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.