Field Officer Ebmp

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- Field Officer Grade 1/2
- Package includes salary $52,329- $57,448 plus employer's contribution to superannuation
- Ongoing Fulltime role
- Based in Lake Munmorah but working in the Branch Programs team

**About the role**

As Field Officer, you will assist with construction, maintenance, and improvements to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves, and the maintenance of heritage buildings and structures as they relate to fire, including those in remote areas. Operate and maintain plant and equipment.

You will also contribute to ensuring Environment and Heritage Group (EHG) obligations and aims are met through the enhancement and preservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks. Perform works programs and conducts inspections of potential safety hazards to ensure that the public has access to appropriately maintained and safe recreational facilities.

**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 travelling over a very diverse Branch, 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
- Ability to obtain and use MR Licence where appropriate
- 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 (non-coxswain), 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.
- 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.

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**How to apply**

**Applications close**: Sunday 19th February 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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