• Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity
• Location: Howlong NSW
• Salary from $73,522 (Departmental Officer Grade 1/2) + super, with a great range of benefits

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

Soil Conservation Service is seeking an enthusiastic Environment Field Officer to undertake a broad variety of fieldwork activities, technical assessments, and reporting relating to natural area management. There will be opportunities to learn and contribute to the construction of soil and water conservation earthworks including environmental, river, and catchment management projects.

The primary activity for these roles will be delivering natural area management programs, focusing on ground works. To do this you will:

• Undertake the daily on-site duties of natural area management programs, including on-ground works and working with contractors.
• Assist senior staff to investigate, develop and scope solutions for natural resource management issues.
• Assist the project lead with project management tasks to ensure projects are completed within required timeframes, budget and to specifications.
• Undertake site inspections, scoping and auditing contractor works.
• Ground work activities may include the following:
• Fence construction and maintenance works
• Establishment of revegetation areas and maintenance works
• Minor maintenance/ repairs
• Weed Spraying
• Access Management
• Scoping of properties 

You can watch this video to see what it’s like to be an Environmental Works Officer with us.

Why is this the job for you?

• You’ll work on fulfilling projects which are focused on protecting and enhancing our natural environment
• Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all regions encouraged
• You’ll become part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team, contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field
• You’ll be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments.

The desirable candidate will obtain the following:

• Practical experience is highly regarded
• Whilst not essential, having completed relevant natural resource management qualifications (such as BSC Ag, Environmental Science or similar) or relevant trade qualifications (such as Landscape of Bush Regeneration) would be ideal.
• Keen to gain hands-on experience in the safe delivery of quality environmental projects
• Previous experience or have the willingness to learn civil and environmental works project management principles and the operation of earth moving and associated machinery

Essential requirements

• Willingness to learn civil and environmental works project management principles and the operation of earth moving and associated machinery.
• Willingness to learn/obtain competencies required to complete civil and environmental works safely – for example first aid training, Agricultural chemical handling or 4WD training.
• Current Manual Class C drivers license and willingness to travel and work away from base location 

About Us

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. 

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.  

  The department brings together:  

• Local Land Services 

• NSW Resources 

• Agriculture and Biosecurity 

• Fisheries and Forestry 

• Regional Development and Delivery. 

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. 

How to apply!

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role. 

Applications close: Monday 30th June at 11:55pm 
To learn more about the role, please contact either Luke Friend, Senior Environmental Officer at luke.friend@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0477 377 851 or Kelly O'Connell, Senior Project Officer at Kelly.O'Connell@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0437 730 414.  

You can also download the role description here

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional information:

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for appointment for over 12 months, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Clerk Grade 9/10) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.