Field Officer General Operations

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

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**
- Field Officer General Operations
- Package includes salary $46,199 and employer's contribution to superannuation
- Full time temporary role until 30 June 2025
- Located in a beautiful Greycliffe House, Vaucluse.

Do you love working in the great outdoors? Join the Greater Sydney area team of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in these hands-on roles helping to conserve the region.

**About the role**

Field Officers General Operations 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 and will be performing a variety of hands-on, practical duties across the national parks, from basic maintenance and cleaning of assets, park facilities and workplaces, general ground duties, basic maintenance of walking tracks and trails, undertake weed and fire management activities and responding to general enquiries from visitors in the parks.

The role spans across the following stunning parks and reserves:
Nielsen Park | NSW National Parks

South Head | NSW National Parks

South Head Heritage trail | NSW National Parks

Hermitage Foreshore Track | NSW National Parks

New Year's Eve at Strickland Estate | NSW National Parks

**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 but 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**
- Current Australian Class C Driver’s licence or equivalent and ability to obtain 4wd certification 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 minor plant and equipment along with an ability and willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate.
- Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (up to 12 months), to operate a chainsaw to crosscut 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 within the probationary period, 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. _

**To view the Role Description**:Field Officer General Operations**

**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

Visit a park

Greater Sydney Branch Overview

**How to apply**

**Applications close: Thursday 24 October 2024 at 11:55pm.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGB