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 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.

We are seeking a Shipwright or Boat Builder to join our multi-skilled team on a volunteer basis.

What you will be doing • Timber and fitout repairs and modifications on boats and small ships afloat. • Work on ships and boats on slipways and hardstands. • Workshop work in restoring, building and repairing boats and parts of vessels. • Support work involving timber and metal frameworks, supporting work in other areas

About you • You will be an experienced Shipwright or Boat Builder and looking for meaningful spare time volunteer work, where your skills and involvement are valued. • You operate hand and power tools of all types and are comfortable working in workshops, slipways and hardstands. • You have an interest in traditional boat and shipbuilding

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.

As this is a volunteer role, it is unpaid.

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.

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