**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. **

For many years, 1874 Tall Ship James Craig was derelict as a wreck in Tasmania. Between 1970 and 2000, Sydney Heritage Fleet restored her to her original glory, allowing her to be regularly sailed by her dedicated volunteer crew, taking paying passengers to sea for the day.

"James Craig" needs ongoing maintenance and she is to a large extent maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers. There is a very special camaraderie amongst the people who help look after this lovely old lady; after all, there are not many places in the world where you can experience this bond.

However, due to her size and complexity "James Craig" needs more volunteers to meet the ongoing demands of standards, safety, compliance and appearance.

The main areas of maintenance are: • Standing and running rigging – fibre and steel rope, blocks, shackles, chains and fittings • Masts and yards – steel and timber • Timber deck and timber rails and superstructures • Sails • Engines – including generators and pumps etc. • Hull externally and inside bulwarks (steel).

Most of the above probably sounds quite foreign to people who are unfamiliar with sailing ships. Please do not let this deter you. We are happy to induct and mentor you through the inevitable initial learning / training stages as well as provide ongoing support.

Maintenance is done Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from about 0730-1500 but volunteers can work their own hours within this timeframe.

Sydney Heritage Fleet applies comprehensive work, health and safety procedures.

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.

The ship is located at Wharf 7, Pyrmont Bay and is accessible by Ferry, Light Rail, 389 bus or walk from Town Hall.

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