FIELD DEPLOYMENT SUPERVISOR
This opportunity offers:
Temporary employment
Duration: Temporary up to 30 June **** with potential for extension
Full time role & 35 hour working week
RFS Level
*****
Attractive annual salary $131,213 - $144,591 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
Location: Marsden Park (adaptable working arrangements considered)
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert, Adam Streichler, for a confidential chat at ******.
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:
Lead the state-wide rollout of frontline vehicle connectivity technology supporting NSW RFS operational capability across NSW.
We're looking for a practical, people-focused leader who thrives in dynamic operational environments and knows how to bring teams together to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter.
They will be confident working across multiple priorities, geographically dispersed locations and fast-moving operational requirements, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and team culture.
Most importantly, we're after someone who can lead with professionalism, adaptability and common sense - someone who can support and motivate a highly capable team while helping drive one of the largest operational connectivity rollouts undertaken across the NSW RFS fleet.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
Strong experience leading field-based or technical teams.




The ability to balance planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement alongside hands-on operational delivery.
Experience in communications, ICT, emergency services technology, fleet deployments or large-scale field programs.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the
role description
and 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?
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!
Other Benefits:
Limited free onsite car parking available
To embark on your RFS journey:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking
'Apply Now'
through the relevant advertisement on
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 time you supported your team in delivering a key project.
What was your role, and how did your contribution impact the outcome?
How have you handled conflicting views within a team while maintaining progress and relationships?
Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience.
The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities.
Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Monday 8 June ****.
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: R******
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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