General Hand

GENERAL HAND

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 1/2
• Attractive annual salary $44,831 - $79,006 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Quirindi

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Why not reach out to our role expert, Superintendent Paul McGrath, for a confidential chat on

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you'll be doing:

Based in Quirindi, the General Hand supports the Liverpool Range District not only in an administrative and operational capacity, but takes an active role in community engagement to foster positive local relationships and increase the reputation of the RFS.

Reporting to the District Manager, this role is essential to the smooth running of District activities and services. Day to day activities will include:

• Responding to enquiries
• Maintaining records and relevant information
• Monitoring responses to incidents
• Supporting relevant projects and programs
• Supporting fleet and vehicle movements
• Supporting and maintaining stores and inventory

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Current RFS Bush Firefighter (BF) certification or an equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• A current Driver Licence and the willingness and ability to travel.
• A current Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain.
• A current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to actively participate in managing workplace health and safety and understanding of safe operation of plant and equipment and working at heights.
• No physical condition preventing normal field activities of the job (i.e. non-arduous).
• Expertise in Bush Firefighting and implementing bush fire hazard mitigation measures or willingness to obtain.
• May be required to participate on an after-hours and/or on-call roster.
• During periods of major operational activity, the incumbent may be required to support operational management activities consistent with their skills and background.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Descriptionand our organisation structure.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Operational uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via RFS Careers, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
• Describe a challenging project or work task that you have successfully delivered, including why it was challenging and what you learned from it ?
• Outline your understanding of what make a team successful and how you have personally contributed to team success in the past?

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 19 October 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference: R25/276

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.