Field Officer Grade 1-2 – Two roles available
Ongoing full-time opportunities based in Mundamia (Nowra West).
Salary relative to experience, ranges from $58,863 to $64,620 + employer's contribution to superannuation.
Do you want to help support Aboriginal communities to achieve their aspirations and work to protect the state's environment and Aboriginal heritage?
About the role: National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for two Field Officer's Grade 1-2 to join the South Coast team and contribute to the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Field Officers assist with a diverse range of activities relating to maintenance and improvement to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves. You will be guided by the senior field staff, in your day-to-day work including pest and weed control, routine maintenance, construction and installation of new assets and conservation works. You will operate and maintain plant and equipment, participate in fire management activities, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.
You will work as part of a team, operating vehicles, tools and equipment, helping keep parks safe and welcoming for visitors, and contributing to fire and emergency response activities with appropriate training. This role suits people who enjoy physical work, being outdoors, and learning new skills while making a practical contribution to protecting our natural and cultural heritage.
Two roles are available, the first is Aboriginal Identified and the second is Aboriginal Targeted. A Recruitment Pool may be created for future South Coast Branch job opportunities.
NPWS is transitioning to a Field Officer Grade 1-4 classification. Successful candidates for this role will transition to the updated model as it is implemented, with progression based on satisfactory performance, demonstrated achievement of the mandatory competencies for each grade, and time in the role.
About You
Your fitness, enthusiasm and ability to work in small teams is crucial for you to succeed in this diverse and dynamic role. You need to have the ability to think on your feet and enjoy working outdoors in a dynamic team.
* Enjoys hands‐on, physical work in outdoor environments
* Is reliable, safety‐focused and motivated to learn new skills
* Works well as part of a team and follows direction
* Has a positive attitude and takes pride in a job well done
* Is committed to protecting the natural environment and cultural heritage
* Is comfortable interacting with park visitors and supporting a safe visitor experience
Essential requirements
* Current Australian Class C Drivers 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 appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, lifting apparatus and minor road maintenance plant, as well as the ability and 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 cross‐cut 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 a willingness to fly in light aircraft.
What we can offer you
* Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
* Corporate wellbeing programmes, including the Fitness Passport
* Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training
Applications close: Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11:55pm.
For further information about the role please contact Kim Waterhouse, Senior Field Supervisor via kim.waterhouse@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0427 405 640.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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