Field officer (lake illawarra)

Package includes salary ($70,560.00–$75,147.00), employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays.

Ongoing full‐time opportunities located at Bombala.

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer to work as part of the South Coast work unit, contributing towards the conservation of the natural setting, 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. You will be guided by senior field staff in your day‐to‐day work including pest and wild dog management, fire management, weed control, road maintenance, visitor engagement, landscaping and maintenance. You will operate and maintain plant and equipment, participate in fire management activities, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.

This role involves working on a rotating roster and you will be required to work on weekends and public holidays.

We look for someone who has a passion for community and environment, strong attention to detail and safety. You'll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work alone or with minimal supervision. Your fitness and enthusiasm for the outdoors will enable you to thrive in this diverse and dynamic role. You will often be travelling and working in remote locations and will need to solve problems without external assistance, work closely with other team members and may be required to lead projects.

• Current Australian ClassC driver's licence or equivalent and four‐wheel driving certification. An MR licence is required to progress to Grade4.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to carry out all duties safely and ability to obtain relevant SafeWorkNSW certification to operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft, lifting apparatus and road maintenance plant, and willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate.
• Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (up to 12months) in operating a chainsaw to cross‐cut and 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 a crew member or higher within the probationary period, and a willingness to fly in light aircraft.

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 setting. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, supporting the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

• Accrued days off in addition to annual leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training.

Applications close – Monday, 26January2026 at 11:55PM. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18months.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We represent people of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.