VOLUNTEER WITH US ON JOHN OXLEY

Can you join in and become part of our workforce? Your help here will continue the restoration of this extraordinary heritage steamship to completion.

This project requires volunteers skilled in metal and engineering, woodworking, shipwrighting, electrical, and painting. As well, we have many volunteers with DIY skills carrying out vital support tasks. 

We also seek volunteers with IT, marketing, social media, and website skills.

Volunteering with the Fleet also offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to socialise with like-minded individuals, as well as the physical, personal, and social benefits of volunteer work.

Metal Fabrication

This team cuts, grinds, drills, welds, bolts, and rivets.

Engineering

Restoring, operating and maintaining steam and diesel engines, pumps and equipment installed on John Oxley.

Electrical

This team installs electrical systems into John Oxley - Trade skills are needed for actual wiring connections, however, volunteer trade assistants are running cables and helping to install cable trays and switchboards.

Painting

Essential on any ship! You can descale and paint. More painters are always needed

Timber restorers

Volunteers to repair and refinish furniture and timber paneling needed

Membership

Volunteers must be Sydney Heritage Fleet members. To join go to www.shf.org.au/new-membership-application

Main working days

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays - Some crews do work on other days by arrangement.

Location and travel

Rozelle Bay - Many volunteers come in by bus or light rail. Parking is available nearby.

Site WHS

A mandatory WHS induction is provided. Working clothes are required. Flouro working clothes preferred. Steel capped boots are essential. Hard hats, gloves, etc. are supplied.