Field officer (hunter region)

Package includes salary $56,055.00 - $61,537.00, employer's contribution to superannuation.

Ongoing full‐time opportunities located at Bucketty.

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer to work as part of the Bulga team contributing towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

Field Officers assist with a diverse range of activities relating to maintenance and improvement of park assets within NPWS parks and reserves. They will be guided by senior field staff in day‐to‐day work including pest and wild dog management, fire management and park management. They will operate and maintain plant and equipment, participate in fire management activities, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.

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

You will often be travelling and working in remote locations and need to solve problems without external assistance. You will work closely with other members of the team and may be required to lead projects.

• Current Australian Class C driver's licence or equivalent, and ability to drive 4WD vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and use MR licence where appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to carry out all duties safely and ability to obtain relevant SafeWork NSW certification to operate and maintain plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft (non‐coxswain), lifting apparatus and minor road maintenance plant, as well as the willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate.
• Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (up to 12 months), in operating a chainsaw to crosscut or basic tree felling standard; ability to operate two‐way radio.
• Ability to carry out frontline firefighting duties and support roles including ability to obtain and maintain certification as crew member within the probationary period (up to 12 months), and willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Field Officer applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical, inclusive of clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles. Applicant must pass the task‐based fitness assessment to a moderate level within the probationary period (up to 12 months) and annually thereafter.

Applications close – Sunday, 20 July 2025 at 11:55PM.