NSW Rural Fire Service

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Occupation: Emergency Response, Emergency Services Support

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Cameron Park

Salary Information: Including salary ($104,323 - $115,110 pa) and employers contribution to superannuation. The commencing salary for the successful candidate will be considered in line with their skills and experience.

Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 11:55pm

OPERATIONAL OFFICER LEVEL 2 (RISK PLANNING OFFICER)

If you are interested in working for a highly regarded emergency service agency and supporting local communities, a role in our OpO Program could be for you!

The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the lead agency for bush fire management and mitigation in NSW. Fighting fires and protecting the community from emergencies is what we do!

The Operational Officer (OpO) Program is a RFS initiative to create and encourage a mobile and agile workforce across the state. The program is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of RFS activities in district and regional roles, as well as other specialised sections across the organisation. The role provides a broad range of services in a team environment that lead to better protection of the community from bush fires and other emergencies.

This opportunity offers:

- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- RFS Level 6/7
- Attractive annual salary $104,323 - $115,110 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Location: Cameron Park, Hunter Area Command (hybrid/adaptable working arrangements considered)
- Limited free onsite car parking is available

Please note: Multiple Operational Officer Level 2 roles are currently being advertised across the Hunter Area, located at East Maitland, Charmhaven and Cameron Park. Candidates interested in more than one opportunity should review each advertisement and submit a separate application for each role they wish to be considered for.

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Leanne Bell, Acting Manager Community Risk, for a confidential chat on or via .

What you’ll be doing:

The NSW Rural Fire Service is looking for an Operational Officer Level 2 to join the Area Command Community Risk team.

As the Community Risk Planning Officer, you will help communities reduce bush fire risk before emergencies occur. Working closely with volunteers,



other government agencies, councils, land managers and local communities you will support bush fire risk planning, preparedness and mitigation activities.

Your experience in community risk, land use planning, environmental management, emergency management, hazard reduction or bush fire mitigation will help you succeed in this important role.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Identifying and assessing bush fire risks across local communities, landscapes and assets
- Supporting the development and maintenance of Bush Fire Risk Management Plans
- Working with Bush Fire Management Committees and partner agencies to support risk management initiatives
- Supporting hazard reduction planning and community protection activitiesProviding advice on bush fire risk, planning requirements and mitigation options
- Coordinating projects, reporting and community risk outcomes
- Maintaining records and using RFS systems in line with policies and procedures

Our ideal candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is organised, confident communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, and able to build strong working relationship. You have strong project management skills, experience preparing reports, and the ability to review complex information, identify risks and recommend practical actions.

For this role, we are especially interested in candidates with:

- Current HMO/CIO qualifications
- Experience using Guardian, Noggin, OCA or ServiceNow
- Experience handling hazard complaints
- Experience issuing hazard reduction certificates

This is a great opportunity to use your risk, planning and stakeholder skills to help communities prepare for and reduce the impact of bush fires and other emergencies.

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!

Important recruitment Information

- A recruitment (talent) pool for Hunter Area Command roles (only) may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
- Failure to submit requested information relating to qualifications and equivalent expertise may result in your application being deemed unsuccessful.
- Shortlisted external applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment (medical costs will be covered by RFS).
- Successful applicants will be supported to attend a paid Induction course over a 6 week period at the RFS State Training Academy located in Dubbo.
- 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: R26-235

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.

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📌 Operational Officer Level 2 (Risk Planning Officer) (Maitland)
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