Remote Field Officer: Conservation & Heritage NSW

National Parks & Wildlife Service; Cobar; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued days off

Fitness Passport

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

National Parks & Wildlife Service is hiring two Field Officers in Cobar, Far West NSW. You will help establish a strong NPWS presence across new conservation areas, contributing to conservation and operational work with neighbours, Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

You’ll protect cultural heritage and species, manage pests, maintain facilities, and support fire response and other incidents in a remote location.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.
• Able to obtain MR licence and operate MR vehicles if required.
• Must obtain 4WD Recovery Certification within 6 months of commencement.
• First Aid certificate obtained within 6 months of commencement.
• Obtain White Card within 6 months of commencement.
• Chainsaw operation certification to level 1 crosscut standard within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Protect Aboriginal cultural heritage and threatened species.
• Control pest animals and weeds.
• Maintain roads, trails, fencing, assets and visitor facilities.
• Prepare for and respond to fires and other incidents.
• Operate plant, machinery and equipment.
• Support restoration and compliance activities.

Skills

Outdoor teamwork

Safety focus

Communication

Practical skills

Education

Australian Class C Drivers licence

Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

4WD Recovery Certification

First Aid certificate

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Chainsaw operation Certification

Job description

National Parks & Wildlife Service is hiring two Field Officers in Cobar, Far West NSW. You will help establish a strong NPWS presence across new conservation areas, contributing to conservation and operational work with neighbours, Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

You’ll protect cultural heritage and species, manage pests, maintain facilities, and support fire response and other incidents in a remote location.