• Senior Field Officer Grade 1-2
• Package includes salary $76,447-$80,977, employer's contribution to superannuation plus 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays
• Full time ongoing role
• Role based in Nocoleche
• Housing and electricity is provided at no cost
• The successful candidate may be eligible for additional financial support on top of their salary package. This includes remote area allowance and maybe additional subsidies such as relocation support.

 

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

 

About the role

We’re seeking an adventurous and passionate Senior Field Officer with strong leadership skills to work collaboratively in this vibrant Outback region.  Our Bourke Area staff are passionate about the spectacular reserves they manage.  Our visitors come from all walks of life, and so do we!  Our teams bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation for us. 

 

Nocoleche Nature Reserve is 20 kilometres south of Wanaaring in north-western NSW. Nocoleche is 74,728 Ha and straddles the Paroo River, including the floodplains and channels of the Paroo River and Cuttaburra and Kulkyne Creeks. The reserve has a significant diversity of wetlands which provide habitat for a wide range of endangered & vulnerable aquatic animals and plants. As a nature reserve it is a valuable area for scientific research on permanent and ephemeral wetlands and on plants and animals dependent on river flows throughout the catchments. Nocoleche also contains many Aboriginal sites which indicate the importance of the river and wetlands as a vital resource to Aborigines before European settlement.

 

You’ll join a supportive team undertaking a diverse range of tasks to enhance and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our parks.  This may include leading a team in the field to maintain and construct park facilities; protect cultural sites; undertake pest and weed control programs; and assist with fire management activities such as mowing, slashing, grading, hazard reduction burns and wildfire response. 

 

There are many great sources of information if you are considering applying for a role that would require you to relocate. Check out local tourism websites, council websites or contact the hiring manager. Hear from our team in Western NSW.  The package includes base salary of $76,447-$80,977, employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays.  And don’t forget accommodation and electricity is provided!

 

About You

You'll love the diversity, flexibility, and autonomy of the role. Your strong communication skills will assist you create a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture.  Your life skills and practical knowledge along with the ability to plan works, operate independently and maintain relationships with field staff, contractors and the broader Area team will aid your success in this role. You'll be a practical decision-maker with the ability to think and solve problems on your feet.

 

Essential Role Requirements

• Ability to work with the Department’s statutory obligations as they apply to conservation of natural, Aboriginal and cultural heritage and resources, and willingness to exercise delegated authority for law enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance/construction of general facilities and grounds. Ability to supervise and carry out all duties safely in accordance with WH&S requirements.
• Ability to implement planned field and operational activities (including pest animal and plant control); and demonstrated skills and experience in fire management.
• Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills and capacity for working with various software programs, including ability to use the Agency’s financial and asset management systems.
• Relevant WorkCover Certification, ability and experience for the appropriate operation and maintenance of machinery, plant and equipment for maintenance and construction work.
• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent, MR Drivers Licence and ability to drive 4wd vehicles, Senior First Aid Certificate, and demonstrated ability and experience in operating MR vehicles, and willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Certification and demonstrated ability and experience in operating chainsaw to at least cross-cut level, and ability to operate and supervise in radio usage.

 

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW’s most precious natural places. Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment) which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level Task-Based Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12-month probationary period, if relevant.

 

The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.

 

To view the Role Description: Senior Field Officer

 

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

 

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

 

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

 

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave

• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

 

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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Northern Inland Branch Overview 

 

To apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

 

Applications close:  Sunday 11^th May 2025 at 11.55pm

 

For more information about the role, please contact Craig Warwick, Team Leader Field Operations, Bourke, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS on 0488 605 003 or craig.warwick@environment.nsw.gov.au or Melissa Hams, Area Manager, Bourke, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS on 0429 722 765 or melissa.hams@environment.nsw.gov.au

 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 542235).

 

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