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Rippon Lea Gatehouse Volunteers Wanted!

National Trust of Australia (Vic)
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Volunteer at a stunning heritage property! Listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the  finest examples of original suburban estate in Australia, Rippon Lea estate is comprised of a large Victorian mansion and 7 hectares of gardens. Built in 1868 the mansion now comprises of 33 rooms. Rippon Lea was home to the Sargood & Nathan/Jones families.  With it's own swimming pool, tennis courts, fernery and lavish decor Rippon Lea was the place to be seen for over a century.

Louise Jones, the last inhabitant of Rippon Lea, left it to the National Trust and in 1972 we opened the doors to the public for the first time. Nearly 50 years later we continue to tell the story of those who lived and worked here and invite the public to learn about Melbourne high society over the years.

We are currently searching  for Gatehouse Volunteers at Rippon Lea estate.

Your duties will include the following:

  • Customer service.
  • Food and beverage handling. 
  • Cash handling.

Orientation and training are provided.

If you are interested please send your expression of interest.

As part of the application process we will ask you to agree to register as a National Trust Volunteer.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us. We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

‘We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply’.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.