Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Arts & Cultural Services

    Primary location

    Arthur Highway Port Arthur Tasmania 7182 Australia
    Since its creation in 1987, the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) has been responsible for preserving and maintaining one of Australia’s most important heritage sites and major tourism destinations, the Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula, approximately 100km south east of Hobart, Tasmania.In 2004 the Authority was also given responsibility for the Coal Mines Historic Site, located near Saltwater River, about a half hour drive from Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula. During 2011, the Authority was also given management responsibility for Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, in South Hobart.All three sites under PAHSMA’s management are included on the World Heritage List as three of the eleven sites that constitute the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property, inscribed in 2010.Due to its responsibility for multiple sites, reference is often made to the Port Arthur Historic Sites.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

    3.710 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Port Arthur Historic Site?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees appreciate the beautiful work environment at Port Arthur Historic Site, describing it as a fantastic place to work. Many reviewers highlight the great people and friendly team atmosphere, with opportunities to meet colleagues from all over the world. The site offers good work/life balance with understanding and supportive management, and staff enjoy the customer interaction and sharing the site's interesting history with visitors.

    However, there are some potential challenges to consider. The remote location means a long travel distance for many employees. Employment is often seasonal or contract-based, with limited permanent positions available, and career progression opportunities can be limited. Some staff have indicated that management practices could be improved in certain departments. The role can also involve a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment, particularly during busy periods such as cruise ship visits.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Manager
    Mar 2026
    Port Arthur TAS 7182Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Wouldn't recommend this organisation.
    The good thingsNothing positive unfortunately
    The challengesRemote location, short contracts and culture issues.
    1.0
    Grounds Assistant
    Jul 2024
    Port Arthur TAS 7182Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Glad I did it but people are the worst in some areas.
    The good thingsThe site itself is a beautiful place to work.
    The challengesStaff, management. Met a couple of good people there but terrible, toxic people for the most part to work with The hospitality and tour guide side seemed fine but the works and maintenance side are full of awful people. Badly managed site with a huge amount of potential but has incompetent management in all areas in charge getting paid to do nothing. A shame.
    4.0
    Food and Beverage Attendant
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed working there when I did.
    The good thingsThe pay is good and the work isn’t too hard.
    The challengesLong travel distance, difficult staff and bad management.
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