- Field Officer Grade 1-4
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $60,629 to $80,886 and employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading (for working weekends and public holidays
- Full time 12 month temporary role (with possible conversion to ongoing role)
- Armidale location

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage

Love working in the great outdoors? Join the Recent England area team of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in this hands on role helping to conserve the region.

About the role

Our Field Officer teams are the boots on the ground and undertake a diverse range of tasks including the construction, maintenance and improvements of NPWS parks and facilities. With the guidance of senior field staff, they also undertake pest and weed control programs, utilising pesticides, chemicals and assist with fire management activities joining highly trained teams to facilitate controlled hazard reductions and in response to wildfires. Field Officers also operate and maintain plant and equipment, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.

The role offers you the opportunity to develop skills in managing natural and cultural heritage. Much of this is learnt in the field, but experience and skills in this area is desirable. If you enjoy working hands-on in the excellent outdoors to enhance and preserve the natural and cultural heritage values of national parks, this could be the role for you

About you

You'll love the diversity, flexibility, and autonomy of the role. Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and safety will be key to your success in this role.



You'll be a practical decision-maker with the ability to solve problems in the field. You'll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work alone or with minimal supervision. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse role.

Key knowledge of experience

- Willingness to fly in light aircraft.
- Willingness to exercise delegated authority for compliance activities.
- Ability to use computer systems, tablet devices and communicate and operate a two-way radio.
- Ability to appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft (non-coxswain), lifting apparatus and appropriate plant.

Essential requirements

- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain Medium Rigid (MR) Licence and operate MR vehicles, if required.
- Obtain a Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Recovery Certification (Statement of Attainment) within 6 months of commencement as arranged by NPWS with compliant providers.
- First Aid certificate obtained within 6 months of commencement.
- Obtain General Construction Induction card (White Card) within 6 months from commencement.
- Certification (Statement of Attainment) to operate a chainsaw to level 1 crosscut standard obtained within 12 months from commencement.

Firefighting requirements





- Applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical during the recruitment process and 1-3 yearly thereafter, which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles.
- Following commencement in a firefighting role, Field Officers must pass the task-based physical fitness assessment to a moderate level within their first 12 months of employment and annually thereafter.
- Ability to carry out frontline firefighting duties and support roles including ability to obtain and maintain NPWS certification as a crew member or higher, within the first 12 months of their employment.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining NSW's most precious natural places.

Successful candidates must meet the requirements of a pre-employment medical assessment during the recruitment process, including obtaining medical clearance to perform the duties associated with the role.

To view the Role Description: Field Officer NPWS Grade FO 1-4 Role Description

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for

📌 Field Officer 1-4 (Armidale)
🏢 Nsw Government
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