General Service Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

As a Field Officer with the ACT Parks and Conservation Service you will assist in the protection of biodiversity and implementation of sustainable management practices in ACT's reserves and rural lands consistent with relevant legislation and management plan objectives.

As a member of a team and under limited supervision, carry out tasks relating to land and / or bushfire management including:

  • operation and maintenance of plant and machinery
- fuel management activities across the PCS estate including physical removal and prescribed burning;
- general repairs and maintenance of assets ;
- fire trail and road maintenance;
- tree maintenance, pruning and thinning for arboreal/silvicultural management;
- fuel hazard assessment and other information and data collection;
- pest, feral animal and weed control; and
- cleaning and litter collection.

Enhance the presentation of public areas and the recreational experience of visitors.

Provide a visible presence in public areas and to relay a professional image to the public.

Ensure a high standard of safety with all work practices.


Perform after hours duties and undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression, search and rescue operations and fire training.


Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to
  • Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
  • Be able to meet the appropriate fire fighting fitness standards to at least the moderate level of the national fire fighting task based assessment (assessed annually). _Note that applicants for Fire Management Unit positions are required to successfully complete the arduous level of the national fire fighting task based assessment on an annual basis._
  • Be prepared to wear a uniform and to work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts at any PCS worksite on an "as needs" basis
  • Possess a manual drivers' licence.
  • Possess a current Advanced First Aid Certificate or capacity to obtain one.

Highly Desirable:

  • Nationally recognised qualifications to the ACT RFS level of Bushfire fighter (or equivalent)
  • Truck and/or minor plant licenses, nationally accredited chainsaw qualifications and nationally accredited fourwheel drive qualifications
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Note - these positions are classified as a Designated Fire Position under the Collective Agreement. Bushfire related activities, including bushfire suppression, is a mandatory component of the position. Appointment / promotion / transfer to the position will be conditional upon successful completion of a nationally recognized firefighting task-based fitness assessment.

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