Outdoor Field Officer - Conservation & Heritage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Fitness Passport

In-house training

Job summary

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in Dubbo is seeking a Field Officer 1-4 to support field duties including asset maintenance, weed control, fire management and visitor services to protect natural and cultural heritage.

This physically active role requires teamwork, travel to remote sites, and occasional leadership on projects; weekends/public holidays are required. Pre-employment medical clearance is part of the process.

Qualifications

• C Class licence or equivalent.
• MR licence and ability to operate MR vehicles if required.
• First Aid certificate within 6 months of commencement.
• White Card within 6 months of commencement.
• Chainsaw certification (level 1 crosscut) within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of field duties: asset construction and maintenance, feral animal and weed control, fire management.
• Operate a range of plant and equipment and assist visitor services.
• Work as part of a team and in remote locations; follow NPWS procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Light aircraft flying

Compliance authority

Computer/tablet/radio use

Plant and equipment operation

Education

C‑class driver's licence

MR licence eligibility

First Aid certificate

White Card

Chainsaw qualification

Job description

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in Dubbo is seeking a Field Officer 1-4 to support field duties including asset maintenance, weed control, fire management and visitor services to protect natural and cultural heritage.

This physically active role requires teamwork, travel to remote sites, and occasional leadership on projects; weekends/public holidays are required. Pre-employment medical clearance is part of the process.