Field officer roads (sydney)

Field Officer – Roads, Grade 3/4

Package: Salary $70,219.00 – $74,784.00 plus 17% leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Location: Blackheath.

National Parks and Wildlife Service invites applications for this role to help protect NSW's environment and heritage.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of NPWS road maintenance equipment, including graders, bulldozers, loaders, excavators, rollers, and trucks.
• Work under guidance of senior field staff in day‐to‐day tasks.
• Support road and fire trail maintenance and participate in rostered work, including up to five days away work.
• Carry out frontline firefighting duties and support roles as required.

Essential Requirements

• Australian Class C driver's licence and four‐wheel driving certification; MR licence required to progress to Grade 4.
• Demonstrated ability to safely carry out duties and obtain SafeWork NSW certification.
• Certification or ability to obtain (within 12 months) chainsaw operation to cross‐cut and basic tree felling; radio operation.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain firefighting medical clearance and crew/member certification; willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Must meet fitness assessment: task‐based fitness at moderate level within 12 months and annually thereafter.

What We Offer

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

How to Apply

Applications close Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 11:55pm.

For further information, contact Paul Huxley at 0409936002.

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support employee affinity groups, adaptable working, job share and workplace adjustments.