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 prospect 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.

OPERATIONAL OFFICER LEVEL 2 (HUNTER VALLEY)

- 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: Bulga, Hunter Valley District
- Free onsite parking

What you’ll be doing:

Work as part of the Hunter Valley District team supporting volunteers, staff, and partner agencies to ensure communities are prepared, capable, and ready to respond to bushfires and other emergencies. You will contribute to operational procedures, service standards, and risk reduction initiatives, provide practical and timely advice, and maintain essential systems to support effective service delivery. This role requires collaboration, sound judgement, and reliability within a volunteer-based emergency service, offering meaningful and varied work that makes a genuine impact.

To thrive in this role, you will have:





- Have volunteer and/or emergency services experience and an understanding of risk management principles and safety systems
- Have field operational coordination experience
- Have an understanding and experience with fire mitigation
- Have the desire and ability to learn new skills and qualifications
- Support operational activity including support of other agencies
- Have the ability to build the capability of small teams, beyond incident attendance (e.g. mentoring, knowledge transfer)
- Provide excellent customer service to our communities and highly valued volunteer members

To be considered for these opportunities, you will need to provide evidence of:

- RFS Crew Leader Supervision qualification
- RFS Level 2 Principal or Assistant IMT Qualification
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline or equivalent expertise
- A current Driver Licence and the willingness and ability to travel
- Completion of an Operational Officer Medical Assessment certifying the required level of general health and fitness (external candidates)

Please note: Those with equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply, the RFS will review and determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.





You may be required to undertake further professional development depending on your existing qualifications and experience in accordance with the essential requirements of the role.

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:

- Operationaluniform 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

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Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their

📌 Operational Officer Level 2 (Bulga)
🏢 NSW Rural Fire Service
📍 Bulga