District Administration Officer

NSW Rural Fire Service; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 76,749 - 83,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive leave entitlements

Member Assistance Program access

Operational uniform available

Salary packaging options

Professional development programs

Fitness Passport partnership

Job summary

A regional emergency service provider in Orange is seeking a District Administration Officer for ongoing full-time employment. The role involves providing administrative support, managing office records, and ensuring smooth operations within the Rural Fire Service. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach in a community-focused environment. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, leave entitlements, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

• High level of organizational skills required.
• Proactive administrative professional with strong clerical and records management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for RFS operations.
• Coordinate systems and manage office records.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure efficient information flow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Technological capability

Team collaboration

Job description

• Attractive annual salary $76,749 - $83,435 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Orange
• Limited free onsite car parking available
  

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 2/3
• Attractive annual salary $76,749 - $83,435 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Orange
• Limited free onsite car parking available
  

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Acting District Manager Adrian Grabham, for a confidential chat on 0428 253 224, or via email [e-mail].

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:

Play a pivotal role at the heart of District operations, providing administrative support that keeps the Rural Fire Service running smoothly. This role is the backbone of the office, coordinating systems, managing records, supporting meetings, responding to enquiries, and ensuring information flows efficiently across teams. In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute positively to a volunteer‑based emergency service committed to protecting the community.

To thrive in this role, you will:

• Have a high level of organization skills.
• Be a proactive administrative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment.
• Bring strong clerical and records management skills and a sound knowledge of office systems and procedures.
• Have the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Be confident liaising with staff at all levels and engaging respectfully with volunteer members, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a responsive, customer‑focused approach to enquiries.
• Be technologically capable and detail‑oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce high‑quality correspondence and reports.
• Be a collaborative team player, able to adapt during periods of heightened operational activity.

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?

• Operational/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 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!

Make the Move to Regional NSW!

This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you’re eligible for The Welcome Experience! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease. From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment and connecting with the local community, they offer personalised, concierge‑like support tailored to your needs.

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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).

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 Monday 6 April 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: R26-102

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.