Field Officer, Parks Infrastructure & Firefighting (Outdoor)

COOEEads; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health fund benefits

AVIS vehicle hire

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is seeking a Field Officer to maintain field centre infrastructure and facilities across Walls of Jerusalem, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers, and Lake St Clair National Parks. Based at Lake St Clair, the role involves practical tasks in a World Heritage setting.

You will undertake a range of duties from track work and wildlife management to firefighting and asset upkeep, working with a small team to support visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure or recreation facilities.
• Skills in safe use and maintenance of machinery, plant and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in fire suppression operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational plans, works programs and projects to maintain field centre infrastructure and facilities.
• Apply practical skills to a range of tasks in a World Heritage Area.
• Undertake firefighting, track work, wildlife management and asset upkeep to support visitors and staff.

Skills

Building maintenance

Machinery operation

Fire suppression operations

Team mentoring

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania is seeking a Field Officer to maintain field centre infrastructure and facilities across Walls of Jerusalem, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers, and Lake St Clair National Parks. Based at Lake St Clair, the role involves practical tasks in a World Heritage setting.

You will undertake a range of duties from track work and wildlife management to firefighting and asset upkeep, working with a small team to support visitors and staff.