Recruitment Officer

This opportunity offers:

• Temporary employment up to 31 October 2026, with possibility for extension
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 4/5
• Attractive annual salary $85,804 - $93,949 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered, with a minimum of 3 days of office attendance per week)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Teaghan Marlow-Ristevski, Manager Recruitment, for a confidential chat by emailing teaghan.marlow-ristevski@rfs.nsw.gov.au. 

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.

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality talent acquisition services across a diverse range of roles at the RFS. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will provide recruitment advisory and administrative support to hiring managers, ensuring efficient, compliant and customer-focused recruitment outcomes.

This role will see you coordinating end-to-end recruitment activities including advertising, candidate management, psychometric testing, reporting and stakeholder support, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and contemporary recruitment practices. You will also assist with job evaluations, role description reviews and provide guidance on recruitment principles, legislation and systems.

The successful candidate will bring strong organisational skills, sound recruitment knowledge and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience using recruitment platforms such as PageUp, SAP or similar systems, along with an understanding of advertising strategies across platforms including SEEK and LinkedIn, will be highly regarded.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an organised and proactive recruitment professional who enjoys delivering high-quality support and building strong working relationships. You will have experience providing recruitment advice in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition and/or human resources administration
• Knowledge of recruitment principles, employment legislation and contemporary hiring practices (Public Sector experience highly regarded)
• Experience using recruitment systems such as PageUp or similar platforms
• Experience supporting recruitment activities, including psychometric testing and candidate coordination
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach
• High-level administrative capability, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• The ability to provide clear advice and support to hiring managers and stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and positive team culture
  

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?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘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!

You'll also get to enjoy: 

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

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 experience, 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)

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Thursday 28th May 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: R26-173

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.