Field Officer Grade 3-4

**Field Officer Grade 3-4 working on Yuin Nation**:

- **Permanent f**ull-time opportunity**:

- **Located at Braidwood**:

- **Package includes base salary ($70,560 to $75,147) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and applicable loading**

**_ Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a rare opportunity for a Field Officer Grade 3-4 to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

This Field Officer role is based in Braidwood and working on Yuin Nation, across diverse terrain up to sub-alpine level including Monga National Park, Deua National Park, state conservation areas and reserves as well as Shoal Haven, Mongarlowe and Deua Rivers.

This role undertakes construction, maintenance and improvements to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves including:

- Maintains heritage buildings and structures
- Undertake pest, weed and fire management activities including those in remote areas
- Operates and maintains plant and equipment
- Responds to visitor enquiries
- May undertake compliance activities
- Performs works programs
- Conducts inspections of potential safety hazards to ensure that the public has access to appropriately maintained and safe recreational facilities

Field Officers contribute to ensuring departmental obligations and aims are met through the enhancement and preservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks.

**About You**

To be successful in the role you will have experience in working alone or with a low level of supervision in certain circumstances and exercising initiative when working in remote locations, within agreed work programs.

You will have demonstrated ability to perform all duties, including manual handling, in accordance with the agency’s safe working procedures and the Workplace Health and Safety Act.

You will also have the ability to ensure all work is undertaken with a commitment to the agency’s statutory obligations to care and maintain facilities, assets and the natural and cultural heritage values of parks.

**Essential Requirements**
- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and four-wheel driving certification.
- 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 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 and 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 a crew member or higher, 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._

For more information read the full Role Description: Field Officer Grade 3-4

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**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

**What we do**

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:55pm.**
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