Field Officer 3/4 Identified

**Aboriginal Identified Opportunity -**Field Officer 3/4**:

- **Ongoing full-time opportunity**:

- **Based in Mount Keira**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $70,219 to $74,784 + super and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays**

**_ 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 (NPWS) has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer 3/4 to work as part of the South Coast team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

**_ This is an Aboriginal Identified role_**_ where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977)._**

Field Officers assist with a diverse range of activities relating to maintenance and improvement to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves. You will be guided by the senior field staff in your day-to-day work including pest and weed control, routine maintenance of park facilities and assets, walking tracks, fire trails and mountain bike tracks, construction and installation of new assets and conservation works. You will operate and maintain plant and equipment, participate in fire management activities, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.

**About You**

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and safety will be key to your success in this role. You'll be a strong decision-maker with the ability to lead operations at times and solve problems in the field. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and be able to work alone or with mínimal supervision. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse and dynamic role.

**Essential Requirements**
- This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
- Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people, government organisations and communities with the ability to communicate across cultures. Knowledge, respect and understanding of Aboriginal cultural issues.
- 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 3/4 Identified

**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