
Field Environmental Officer
1 day ago
- Full Time Temporary Opportunity – up to 2 years
- Location: Orange NSW
- Salary from $75,728 (Departmental Officer Grade 1/2) + super, with a great range of benefits
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
Soil Con is for everyone Building a respectful and inclusive workplace
About the role
Soil Conservation Service is seeking an enthusiastic Environment Field Officer to undertake a broad variety of fieldwork activities, technical assessments, and reporting relating to civil construction and assisting in natural area management. There may be other opportunities to learn and contribute to the construction of soil and water conservation earthworks including environmental, river, and catchment management projects.
The primary activity for these roles will be delivering civil construction earthworks, focusing on site supervision. To do this you will:
- Have previous experience undertaking civil and environmental works using project management principles and the operation of earth moving and associated machinery.
- Undertake the daily on-site duties of undertaking and assisting with on-ground works and working with contractors.
- Assist senior staff to investigate, develop and scope solutions for natural resource management issues.
- Assist the project lead with project management tasks to ensure projects are completed within required timeframes, budget and to specifications.
- Undertake site inspections, scoping and auditing contractor works.
Groundwork activities may include the following:
Vegetation Maintenance Works
- Minor maintenance/ repairs
- Weed Spraying
- Operating plant and equipment
- Access Management
You can watch this video to see what it's like to be a Field Environmental Works Officer with us.
The desirable candidate will obtain the following:
- Whilst not essential, having completed relevant a Cert III in Civil Construction (as a minimum), natural resource management qualifications (such as BSC Ag, Environmental Science or similar) or relevant trade qualifications would be ideal.
- Keen to gain hands-on experience in the safe delivery of quality environmental projects
- Previous experience or have the willingness to learn civil and environmental works project management principles and the operation of earth moving and associated machinery
Essential requirements
- Previous experience or the willingness to learn/obtain competencies required to complete civil and environmental works safely – for example First Aid Training, Agricultural Chemical Handling or 4WD Training
- A current Construction Induction White Card or the willingness to obtain one
- A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays)
About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.
Applications close: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 11:55pm
To learn more about the role, please contact either Simone Tenne at or or Nick Evans at or
You can also download the role description here
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
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