Field Officer BMP Grade 1-4

Current Jobs; Buronga; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote area allowance

Relocation support

Employer's superannuation contribution

Job summary

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking a Field Officer to work within the Bushfire Management Program for the Lower Darling Area. The role involves fuel reduction work, asset maintenance and heritage preservation, with on-site duties from Monday to Friday and overtime on weekends/public holidays.

Salary is open-based on experience, with potential remote area allowances and relocation subsidies. The position requires travel to remote reserves and overnight stays with field allowances.

Qualifications

• Willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Willingness to exercise delegated authority for compliance activities.
• Ability to use computer systems, tablet devices and communicate and operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment including MR vehicles and chainsaw up to level 1.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fuel reduction activities by mechanical means and prescribed fire.
• Support infrastructure maintenance, land management and visitor safety.
• Work with field teams to improve park assets and heritage protection.
• Travel to remote reserves and stay in in-park accommodation with field allowances.

Skills

Fly in aircraft

Compliance authority

IT & comms

Operate plant & equipment

Tools

MR Licence

4WD Recovery Certification

White Card

First Aid certificate

General Construction Induction card

Chainsaw level 1

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Field Officer Bushfire Management Program Grade 1-4
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Located at Buronga
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $60,629 to $80,886 and employer's contribution to superannuation
• The successful candidate may be eligible for additional financial support on top of their salary package. This may include a remote area allowance and additional subsidies such as relocation support.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer to work as part of the Bushfire Management Program (BMP) for the Lower Darling Area. Field Officers BMP are involved in fuel reduction activities by both mechanical means and prescribed fire as well as being required to participate in bushfire suppression or other response functions.

Field Officers BMP will assist the Lower Darling Area work teams with a diverse range of activities relating to maintaining and improving park operational assets and enhancing and preserving the natural and cultural heritage of NPWS parks and reserves. You will be guided by the senior field staff, in undertaking associated infrastructure maintenance, land management activities and visitor safety support that enables effective fire management outcomes.

In this role, you will work on a Monday to Friday roster, and you will be paid overtime if required to work on weekends and public holidays. This role involves regular travel to remote reserves, requiring over-night stays in on-park accommodation with field allowance entitlements.

The successful candidate for this role will progress up the grades based on their satisfactory performance, demonstrated achievement of the mandatory competencies for each grade, and time in the role.

About You

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and safety will be key to your success in this role. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work alone or with minimal supervision. Your fitness and enthusiasm for the outdoors will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse and dynamic role.

You will often be travelling and working in remote locations and will need to solve problems without external assistance. You will work closely with other members of the team and may be required to lead projects.

Key knowledge and experience

• Willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Willingness to exercise delegated authority for compliance activities.
• Ability to use computer systems, tablet devices and communicate and operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft (non-coxswain), lifting apparatus and appropriate plant.

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Medium Rigid (MR) Licence and operate MR vehicles, if required.
• Obtain Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Recovery Certification (Statement of Attainment) within 6 months of commencement as arranged by NPWS with compliant providers.
• First Aid certificate obtained within 6 months of commencement.
• Obtain General Construction Induction card (White Card) within 6 months from commencement.
• Certification (Statement of Attainment) to operate a chainsaw to level 1 crosscut standard obtained within 12 months from commencement.

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 NSW’s most precious natural places.

Successful candidates must meet the requirements of a pre-employment medical assessment during the recruitment process, including obtaining medical clearance to perform the duties associated with the role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Field Officer BMP Grade 1-4

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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Applications close: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Vincent Wright via [e-mail] or on 0428 713 768.

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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Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time