Field Officer - Pool

Department for Environment and Water; Naracoorte; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free entry into DEW parks

Salary sacrifice benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport Program

Meaningful career

Job summary

Department for Environment and Water seeks a Field Officer to actively care for parks and reserves in a varied outdoor role. You will perform hands-on conservation, land management and fire activities, including track maintenance, weed control, and operating plant and equipment.

The role supports emergency response and works with partners across Mt Gambier, Naracoorte and Noonameena. Ideal candidates will enjoy teamwork, adaptability, and contributing to South Australia’s natural environment,

Qualifications

• Meeting and maintaining the minimum fitness standard (Rating B) for a Fire Fighting Role.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of plant, vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Experience with construction and maintenance of visitor facilities and parks infrastructure.
• Knowledge of native vegetation and land management, including herbicide application and weed control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver works programs for parks and reserves under the district.
• Manage park functions and assets to ensure safe, memorable visitor experiences.
• Participate in fire and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with volunteers, contractors, neighbours and Aboriginal communities.

Skills

Fitness standard

Plant and equipment operation

Parks and reserves maintenance

Herbicide application & weed control

4WD operation readiness

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Tools

IT tools & packages

Job description

Join DEW as a Field Officer and help care for parks and reserves in a varied, hands on outdoor role. Field Officers carry out hands on conservation, land management and fire activities. Your days could include maintaining tracks and visitor facilities, weed control, operating plant and equipment, or supporting fire and emergency response. Its a varied practical role for someone who enjoys working in a team, can adapt to changing priorities and wants to contribute directly to looking after our natural environment. Positions may become available in Mt Gambier, Naracoorte and Noonameena.

About the Role

The Field Officer contributes to the implementation and delivery of works programs, projects and activities which assist with the effective operational management of parks and reserves within the District. Core responsibilities surround the management of parks and reserves, implementing works programs that contribute to the presentation of park functions and assets to ensure they provide a safe and memorable experience. The Field Officer will participate in fire and emergency response and work with key partners including volunteers, contractors, neighbours and Aboriginal communities.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.
• Contract: This is a merit pool, and applicants may be offered a position based on organisational needs.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications)

• Successfully meet and maintain the minimum fitness standard (Rating B) for a Fire Fighting Role Classification, including annual fitness for duty assessments prior to each fire season, in accordance with the DEW Fire Management Policy and Procedures.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of plant, vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and experience to undertake general construction and maintenance of visitor facilities and parks and reserves infrastructure.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of native vegetation and land management principles and practices including herbicide application, revegetation, bush care weed control methodologies and maintenance.
• A current class “C” (minimum P2) driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• Is aware of Acts, Regulations, policies and guidelines that might be needed in the resolution of a problem.
• Ability to use common sense and past experience to approach problems and provide options to their manager for resolution.
• Able to convey services and the purpose of the work area to internal and external customers and staff in a clear and respectful manner.
• Able to relate confidently to people at all levels in an organisation and work with networks and other staff to get work done.
• Allocates appropriate amounts of time for themselves and others for successfully completing the workload.
• Ability to follow procedures and document completion of work tasks.
• Has knowledge and skills in the use of information technology tools and packages.

Special Conditions

• You must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• Will be required to participate on a roster system for duties associated with emergency response including on call and standby arrangements.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• Some out of hour’s work may be required including weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger.
• May be required to work from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003).
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel including overnight absences and travel in light aircraft.
• This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration

OPS2 $66,441 min - $69,504 max p.a.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.