Seasonal Fire Tower Operator - Coastal NSW Firewatch

Forestry Corporation of NSW; Coila; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual rate

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Impact on forest conservation

Job summary

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) seeks vigilant Fire Tower Operators for casual, call-when-needed deployment across Budawang tower in Braidwood and Plumwood tower in Moruya.

You monitor forests from a fire tower, report smoke, coordinate with control centres, and assist in coordinating ground and aerial suppression. You must live within an hour of the towers, own a registered 4WD with insurance, and be prepared for remote locations and varying weather.

Qualifications

• Strong observational and navigation skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal over the radio and written.
• Physical fitness and the ability to climb two flights of stairs.
• Willingness to work in remote locations and varying weather conditions.
• Own a registered Four Wheel Drive Vehicle with comprehensive insurance for Fire Tower access.
• Ability to work as a non-rostered casual call-when-needed employee with no set hours - deployment dependent on fire weather conditions.
• Live within one hour proximity of the fire towers.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring designated forest areas from a fire tower for signs of smoke or fire.
• Using binoculars, maps, compass and other tools to accurately locate and report fire hazards.
• Maintaining constant communication with fire control centres and other fire tower operators.
• Recording and reporting weather conditions, including wind speed and direction, temperature, and humidity.
• Conducting regular maintenance and inspections of the fire tower and equipment.
• Assisting in coordinating fire suppression efforts with ground crews and aerial support.
• Participating in training and safety drills to stay prepared for emergency situations.

Skills

Observation & navigation

Independent work

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Remote locations suitability

4WD vehicle & insurance

Casual/call-when-needed

Live near towers

Job description

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) seeks vigilant Fire Tower Operators for casual, call-when-needed deployment across Budawang tower in Braidwood and Plumwood tower in Moruya.

You monitor forests from a fire tower, report smoke, coordinate with control centres, and assist in coordinating ground and aerial suppression. You must live within an hour of the towers, own a registered 4WD with insurance, and be prepared for remote locations and varying weather.