Catchment Field Officer - Bushfire Management (Max-Term until March 2027) (Nepean Depot)

Location: Nepean Depot

Posting Date: 20 Oct 2026

Job Requisition ID: 786

Employment Type: Full Time

Posting End Date: 3 November 2026

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Catchment Field Officer - Bushfire Management (Full-Time, Max-Term until March 2027) to join our Land Operations team.

Reporting to the Catchment Fire Program Manager, this is a hands-on field-based role where you'll play an important part in protecting some of NSW's most critical water catchments. As a Catchment Field Officer within the bushfire team, you'll deliver a range of land, recreation and bushfire management and fire fighting activities that help protect water quality, safeguard catchment values and ensure safety remains at the forefront of everything we do. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll be responsible for implementing and monitoring field-based programs, undertaking maintenance and land management activities, and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation to support operational outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors,



values environmental stewardship, and wants to make a tangible impact on the protection and sustainability of NSW's water catchments. This is an prospect to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Note: This is a full-time, max term position until 27th March 2027.

Our Perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits:

- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Salary starting from $91,901 base + 12% super
- And so much more

Position Purpose:

Implement a range of land and recreation management activities to protect water quality, catchment values and to put safety first.

What you'll do:

📌 Catchment Field Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 State Water
📍 New South Wales