Crewperson

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
**_Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies._**

This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Parks and Wildlife Service as a **Crewperson**.
- Crewperson (4 roles)
- Full-time, ongoing positions
- Based in Bankstown, Sydney
- Package includes salary, depending on experience ($84,483 - $95,658) and employer's contribution to superannuation.
- **_Please note that the interviews for this role will be held in mid-January._**

**About the Role**

Opportunity to join a small team, making a big difference, contributing towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna, and aboriginal heritage through aerial support across NSW National Parks.

As a Crew Person, you will undertake safe and efficient operation of helicopter tasks and ensure that all ancillary equipment and gear necessary to perform the work programs are in operational condition and available for the jobs required. You will assist the Pilot in navigation, radio, advising on obstacle clearance during landing and hovering, so safety is assured.

The position is also responsible for all aspects of the job other than flying including providing ground support, support to the Chief Pilot-Manager, Flight Operations and Pilot(s) in complying with NPWS Air Operator Certificate, the Civil Aviation Act 1998 and associated Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) orders and regulations.

**About You**

To be successful in the role, you will have:

- Experience in firefighting operations that involve winching and sling operations. You will have experience in dealing with winch and aircraft emergencies..
- Experience in front left seat operations A high degree of accuracy and clear communication is required
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems including assessment of situations and developing and evaluating several options that will take into account safety considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve logístical problems in consultation with the Pilot and field staff, when conducting field operations, e.g., providing fuel, moving equipment, and changing landing areas.
- Experience in making decisions relating to aircraft safety and operations in consultation with the Pilot in command, with a demonstrated ability in Crew Resource Management
- Willingness to provide a level of ground support i.e. driving vehicles, fuel trucks.
- Willingness to undertake a large amount of travel for periods of up to 8 days away.

**Essential Requirements**
- Extensive experience in helicopter operations and knowledge of the capabilities of the AS 350 Squirrel.
- Knowledge in the operation of an aircraft hoist.
- Experience with the operation of role equipment including; aerial Incendiary machines, water buckets and rigging and handling of cargo.
- High level navigation skills including the operation of GPS equipment.
- Physical fitness and the ability to work in isolated locations.
- Ability and willingness to carry out fire fighting support duties.
- Knowledge of the Incident Management System and an understanding of Air Operations in relation to fire management and mitigation
- Willingness to instruct and assess personnel in working safely around aircraft and in hover, exit and winch operations.

**Desirable Requirements**
- MR Truck Licence
- High risk work licence - Dogman
- Cert IV Training and Assessment.

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**About Us**

National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is one of the world’s oldest and most respected national parks agencies. We manage more than 880 national parks and reserves, covering over 7.4 million hectares or 9.3% of the landmass of NSW ranging from rainforests and towering eucalypt forests to rich woodlands, spectacular deserts and precious alpine systems. We deliver effective conservation for our biodiversity and cultural heritage and provide world class visitor experiences for the whole community to enjoy. We carry out fire management, threatened species conservation, land and infrastructure management, sustainable tourism and visitation, and research and education programs. We work together with Aboriginal communities to manage and protect our parks on behalf of the people of NSW.

Our vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We focus on some of the biggest issues facing our state. We deliver sustainable water resource and environment management, secure our energy supply, oversee our planning system, maximise community benefit from government land and property, and create the conditions for a prosperous state. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

**How to Apply**

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