- Field Officer Enhanced Bushfire Management Program (EBMP) (Grade 3-4)
- Package includes salary $68,174 - $72,606 plus employer's contribution to superannuation
- Ongoing full-time role
- Located in Armidale
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About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and aboriginal heritage.
As part of the Enhanced Bushfire and Management Program (EBMP) field team, the role is primarily involved in bushfire fuel reduction activities, by both mechanical means and prescribed fire and, during periods of high bushfire activity, will be required to participate in bushfire suppression or other bushfire response functions. The role also participates in advanced firefighting duties. Undertakes maintenance and improvements to park infrastructure (facilities and grounds) including buildings, roads, fire trails and fencing in accordance with EBMP Programs. Facilitate visitor relations and law enforcement activities.
About you
Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and safety will be key to your success in this role. You'll be a good decision-maker with the ability to contribute to operations and think on your feet. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work alone or with minimal supervision. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse and dynamic role.
For this position ideally the candidate would have a reasonable understanding of fire operations including wildfire response and hazard reduction work which is the core of what EBMP do.
Essential requirements:
- A current driver’s licence and four-wheel driving certification. An MR licence is required to progress to Grade 4.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to carry out all duties safely and ability to obtain relevant SafeWork NSW certification to appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft, lifting apparatus and road maintenance plant as well as the ability and willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate.
- Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (up to 12 months) in operating a chainsaw to crosscut and basic tree felling standard; ability to operate two-way radio.
- Ability to carry out frontline firefighting duties and support roles including ability to obtain and maintain certification as a crew member or higher, within the probationary period (up to 12 months), and a willingness to fly in light aircraft.
This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining NSW’s most precious natural places.
Field Officer applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles. The applicant must pass the task based fitness assessment to a moderate level within the probationary period (up to 12 months) and annually thereafter.
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What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
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How to apply
Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
For more information about the role, please contact Chris Arthur, Senior Field Supervisor, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS on 0431 535 059 via christopher.arthur@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Monday, 27 November 2023 at 11.55pm.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
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