Field Officer (700821)

Tasmania Government; Lake St Clair; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation contribution

Competitive salary

AVIS vehicle hire

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Tasmania Government is seeking a Field Officer to maintain field centre infrastructure and facilities for the conservation and sustainable use of natural and cultural resources. Based at Lake St Clair, you’ll help manage Walls of Jerusalem, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers, and Lake St Clair National Parks.

The role involves a variety of outdoor tasks, including firefighting, track work, wildlife management, and facilities maintenance to ensure safety and enjoyment for visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, or recreation facilities.
• Skills in the safe use and maintenance of machinery, plant, and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in fire suppression operations.
• Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to mentor and supervise employees and volunteers.
• Enjoys working outdoors, undertaking physical work, and being a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes a wide range of tasks including firefighting, track work, and wildlife management.
• Maintains facilities and assets for safety and enjoyment of visitors and staff.
• Works at the Lake St Clair field centre and across nearby national parks.
• Contributes to operational plans, works programs and projects for infrastructure.

Skills

Construction

Maintenance

Machinery safety

Fire suppression

Communication

Leadership/mentoring

Outdoor teamwork

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Field Officer will carry out operational plans, works programs and projects to maintain field centre infrastructure and facilities for the conservation and sustainable use of natural and cultural resources.

Based at the Lake St Clair field centre, the Field Officer will work in a spectacular World Heritage Area and manage sections of the Walls of Jerusalem, the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Parks as well as Lake St Clair National Park.

Each day will be different as you apply your practical skills and experience to contribute to the success of the team. You will undertake a wide range of tasks which could include firefighting, track work, managing wildlife, and you will use your trade skills to maintain facilities and assets for the safety and enjoyment of visitors and staff.

This is permanent position working 76 hours (minimum 60.80 hours by negotiation) per fortnight.

• Experience in the construction and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, or recreation facilities.
• Skills in the safe use and maintenance of machinery, plant, and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in fire suppression operations.
• Strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to mentor and supervise employees and volunteers.
• Enjoys working outdoors, undertaking physical work, and being a part of a team.

We offer

• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of "delivering a sustainable Tasmania" where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Applications close on 27 October 2026 at 11:55pm (AEST).

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions!