Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 843762
Location: 5280 - TANTANOOLA
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

​The Site Interpreter undertakes interpreted guided tours for the general public and educational programs for schools. The role also includes some site management functions, such as facilities servicing, bookings management and some grounds keeping tasks.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to present information with an artistic flair are essential as part of the role.

This position is primarily based at Tantanoola Caves with the possibility to work at Naracoorte Caves for the right candidate. A willingness to work school and public holidays, along with long weekends, is essential.​

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Contract for up to 12 Months 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• A current class ‘C’ driver’s licence is essential and a willingness and ability to operate a 4wd is highly desirable.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• Located at either the Naracoorte Caves National Park and/or Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park.
• Required to work a roster including weekends and public holidays. Hours of work vary according to the operational needs of the business centre and the incumbent may be required to work at short notice.
• A current first aid certificate is highly desirable.
• Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which is required to be renewed every three years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal. 
• Prior to being employed, the successful candidate will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: 
GSE3 $39.35 min - $39.76 max per hour including 25% casual loading in lieu of annual leave and sick leave. 

Enquiries to:
Barbara Lobban, Senior Guide 
barbara.lobban@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0414 870 660

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 2 pages) addressing the following: 

• Outline what you think good customer service is and how this may be applied in the tourism industry.
• What do you think the key requirements are when presenting information to a group of people?
• Can you list some potential hazards you may come across in a cave when leading a group of people through on tour? What strategies might you employ to address these.​​​​

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 21/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description GSE3 Site Interpreter.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.