District Administration Officer

This opportunity offers:

- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- RFS Level 2/3
- Attractive annual salary $79,051 - $85,938 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Location: Regentville, Cumberland/Macarthur District
- Limited free onsite car parking available

Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert, Angelo Baldo, District Manager, for a confidential chat on 0499 993 616.

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:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW Rural Fire Service Cumberland/Macarthur District (Western Sydney District) and provide high-quality administrative support within a busy and diverse operational environment.

As an Administration Officer, you will support the effective day-to-day operations of the District through a broad range of administrative, coordination and customer service activities. You will work closely with staff, volunteers, senior officers and external stakeholders, helping ensure information, records, correspondence and business processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to an organisation that supports communities across Cumberland/Macarthur District (Western Sydney District).

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and motivated Administration Officer to join the NSW Rural Fire Service Cumberland/Macarthur District (Western Sydney District).

- The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy and dynamic operational environment.
- You will be confident managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records,



preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating meetings and supporting day-to-day business activities across the district.
- You will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Robust interpersonal skills are essential, as the role regularly engages with staff, volunteers, senior officers, local councils and other stakeholders.
- The successful candidate will be adaptable, proactive and committed to providing high-quality administrative support.
- Experience working within government, emergency services or a complex operational organisation would be highly regarded, together with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and corporate information management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate advice on day-to-day administrative requirements, including records and information management, correspondence, customer service, meeting coordination, financial administration, and support to staff and volunteer members.

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?

- Operational/Corporate 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 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 your communication skills contributed to a successful outcome in the workplace?
- Share a time you delivered excellent service under pressure or a time-sensitive situation. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?

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 Thursday 8th October 2026.

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.

Vacancy Reference: R26-305

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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