GENERAL HAND (VAAN)
This opportunity offers:
Temporary employmentDuration: Temporary up to 30 June 2029Full time role & 35 hour working weekRFS Level 1/2Attractive annual salary $44,831 - $79,006 p.a. plus 12% superannuationLocation: Marsden Park
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert, Brett Wallace, for a confidential chat on 0428 747 013.
Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!
We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.
What you’ll be doing:
Join our reliable and safety-focused team doing hands on work to supporting a volunteer emergency service. You'll provide range of administrative and operational support services within the RFS State Warehouse, assisting with order management including goods receipting, order dispatch, stocktaking and audit functions.
To thrive in this role, you will:
Be organised, adaptable and comfortable with physical tasks such as picking, packing, receipting and stock movementWork well with others and communicate clearlyTake pride in contributing to a safe, efficient workplace that supports frontline operations of the NSW RFS
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?
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus moreFree access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate familySalary packaging options availableOne ‘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!
Other Benefits:
Limited free onsite car parking availableClose to public transport
To embark on your RFS journey:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:
A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)Respond to one targeted question within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):How have you managed a heavy workload in a fast-paced setting? What strategies helped you succeed?
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Thursday 26 February 2026.
Important recruitment Information
A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below
Vacancy Reference: R26/007
This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.