First Nations

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Fire Tower Operator (Casual) and would love to hear from you

Acknowledgement of Country

WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Our perks and benefits :

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that's why we offer a load of benefits.

Aboriginal Support Network Access to benefits as per the Enterprise Agreement Professional development and growth opportunities An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. Visit our First Nations programs page for more information :

Location : Nepean Depot

Salary : Equivalent to an ordinary hourly rate of $31.768 / hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation for casual work. Hourly rates may differ based on shift days and times - e.g. weekends, public holidays, etc.

Tenure : Casual

What we are looking for :

A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value Advanced Firefighter Certificate and or higher, with sound knowledge of fire behaviourCurrent NSW Drivers Licence Able to travel to and knowledge of the local area (i.e. Nepean, Avon, Appin & Bulli) Experience in radio communication procedures and the ability to read maps accurately and give accurate bearings and landmarks Must be able to work a 1 in 3-week roster (7 days on / 14 days off) and where work may fall outside normal working hours as required

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.

What You Will Work On

Ensure early detection and location of fires and report these without any time delay during the declared bushfire season Support wildfire response operations through the provision of weather data, fire behaviour and other observations and tasks as necessary Use WaterNSW communication systems and procedures to protect WaterNSW land assets and the environment Monitor, collect data and recommend any actions on weather characteristics to protect WaterNSW land assets and the environment

Who is WaterNSW?

WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong on

Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 13th July 2025, 5.30pm.

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Anti Discrimination Act 1977

Under The Provisions Of Section 126 Of The Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), An Exemption Is Given From Sections 8, 25, 51 Of The Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) To Water NSW To Advertise Designate And Recruit Positions For

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate.

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