76 Lipson Street
Port Adelaide
South Australia 5015

Open Daily 10am – 4.30pm

ANZAC Day from 12pm. Christmas Day Closed

76 Lipson Street
Port Adelaide
South Australia 5015

Open Daily 10am – 4.30pm

ANZAC Day from 12pm
Christmas Day Closed

Volunteer vacancies at the National Railway Museum

Boiler attendant

Role description – must hold a Boiler  Basic (BB) or Boiler Advanced (BA) Boiler certificate/qualification. Steam train firing/driving experience is desirable, but in-house training will be provided. Role involves driving the small steam trains (amusement devices) at the National Railway Museum and at the Semaphore and Fort Glanville Railway.

Location: National Railway Museum, 76 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide and Semaphore Esplanade, Semaphore.

Position is compliant for Centrelink commitment

Days and times: Mainly weekends, some weekdays – 8am to 6pm

National Police Check – NRM can arrange free of charge.

Working With Children Check – NRM can arrange free of charge.

Declaration of existing medical conditions is requested.

Public transport – Close access by bus and rail to Museum. Variable bus access to Semaphore.

Street parking, and car park next to Museum but not owned by Museum – cannot guarantee spots. Three hour parking available in this park. Parking at Semaphore limited.

Wheelchair compatible task? – No

Please note interviews are held Monday to Friday.

Appointments – Phone 8341 1690 or email the Volunteer Coordinator.

If you wish to volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

All other volunteer vacancies:

Housekeeper/cleaner

Role description - Experience in cleaning preferred but not required. Tasks include cleaning of rolling stock and historic artefacts, as well as general cleaning of kitchens, toilets and offices. Physical work such as bending, vacuuming, sweeping and some light...

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Guard/conductor

Role description - Experience in retail work preferred but not required. Conductors and guards assist with loading passengers onto train, handling the sale of tickets, and assisting the driver with physical work as required. Role is seasonal. Location: Semaphore...

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Fettler/Track worker

Role description - must have experience in replacing sleepers and railway track. Tasks include replacing sleepers and railway track across the Museum site. Location: National Railway Museum, 76 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide Position is compliant for Centrelink...

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Electrician

Role description - Must have a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and active registration as an electrician through Consumer and Business Services. Tasks include general electrical repair work and some new electrical installations. Location: National...

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Customer service staff

Role description - Experience in retail work preferred but not required. Tasks include handling cash, working with point of sale software, working with EFTPOS machines, answering phone calls, and speaking to the public. Location: National Railway Museum, 76 Lipson...

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