Field Officer Grade 1/2

**Field Officer Grade 1/2 (x4 roles)**:

- **Casual employment**:

- **Casual rates apply, depending on experience ($27.95 - $30.68 per hour) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and casual loading**:

- **Location: Scone.**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has unique opportunities for Field Officers to work as part of the team based in Scone and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and aboriginal heritage of the beautiful North Coast Branch.

**About the role**

Field officer teams are the boots on the ground and undertake a diverse range of tasks including the construction, maintenance and improvements of NPWS parks and facilities. They undertake pest and weed control programs, utilising pesticides, chemicals and firearms. They assist with fire management activities, by joining highly trained teams to facilitate controlled hazard reductions and to respond to wildfires. The other key aspect of the role is operating and maintaining minor plant and equipment.
- The Hunter Central Coast Branch manages 136 parks and reserves that are home to unique plants and animals, such as the threatened Gould's petrel. Our parks and reserves include significant sites such as the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area and the Aboriginal-owned Worimi Conservation Lands._
- Over 8.3 million people annually visit the national parks of this region. We manage over 40 campgrounds and maintain more than 3,100 km of roads and trails. Highlight projects include the $6.7 million Tomaree Coastal Walk in Port Stephens._

**About You**

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. You'll be a strong decision-maker with the ability to think on your feet, enjoy working in dynamic and at times, autonomous work sites. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

**Essential requirements**
- Current Drivers licence and ability to drive 4wd vehicles, and applicants must obtain MR licence and ability to operate 4wd vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes/15 tonne GVM within the probationary period (up to 12 months).
- 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 minor 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 or 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 crew member within the probationary period (up to 12 months), and a willingness to fly in light aircraft.

This is a physically active role, requiring heavy muscular activity, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads, bending, climbing, and driving a variety of vehicles. 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.

**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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