Senior Field Officer (Aboriginal Identified)

National Parks & Wildlife Service; Hay; Presencial; AUD 83.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff housing - on-park accommodation

Remote Area Allowance

TECA Allowance

Additional Recreation leave and NPWS住房

Descripción de la vacante

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service invites applications for a Senior Field Officer (Aboriginal Identified) based in the Lachlan Valley region near Booligal, 80 kilometres north of Hay. The role leads field operations, coordinates contractors, and supports firefighting, weed and pest control, and heritage maintenance while working on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

The Aboriginal Identified position requires Aboriginal identity and cultural knowledge; the incumbent

Formación

• Aboriginal identity is an essential requirement.
• Experience supervising field staff and contractors.
• Ability to operate and maintain machinery and comply with WHS.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise field officers and contractors within budget and timeframes.
• Deliver firefighting, weed control, pest animal control, and heritage maintenance tasks.
• Maintain State significant heritage infrastructure and works depots.

Conocimientos

Supervisory skills

Contractor management

Field operations

Firefighting

WH&S compliance

Herramientas

Agency financial systems

Descripción del empleo

Senior Field Officer (Aboriginal Identified)

• Senior Field Officer (Aboriginal Identified) role located in Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area (Closest town is Hay)
• Ongoing, full-time shift role
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $82,685 to $84,088 plus 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays and employer's contribution to superannuation
• Additional Incentives available - Remote Area Allowance, TECA Allowance, additional Recreation leave and NPWS Housing

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage Live and work in some of NSW’s most unique and spectacular natural environments while enjoying benefits designed to support your lifestyle and career.

About the role

Working closely with the Team Leader Field Operations, you’ll join a supportive team undertaking a diverse range of tasks to enhance and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of our parks. This role supervises the work of field officers and contractors to implement works and maintenance programs within budget and set timeframes, predominantly in Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area- Booligal precinct. The role assists in the delivery of Branch/Area initiatives including firefighting, weed control, pest animal control and the maintenance of State significant heritage infrastructure. This role involves working on a rotating roster and you will be required to work on weekends and public holidays. The works depot is based in Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area- Booligal, 80 kilometres north of Hay. This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

Incentives available

• Staff housing - on-park accommodation in work location
• Remote Area Allowance to staff who are stationed and living in a Remote Area
• TECA (Transferred Employees Compensation Allowance) may include temporary accommodation, reimbursement for costs incurred in moving personal and household effects, costs for the replacement of essential school clothing and ancillary items for dependent children required to change schools
• Additional Recreation leave and travel assistance

About You

Your life skills and practical knowledge along with the ability to plan works, operate independently and maintain relationships with field staff, contractors and the broader Area team will aid your success in this role. You'll be a practical decision-maker with the ability to think and solve problems on your feet. Your enthusiasm and motivation to work with others will enable you to thrive and succeed in these diverse, fast-paced roles.

Essential requirements

• This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
• Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.
• Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
• Ability to work with the Department's statutory obligations as they apply to conservation of natural, Aboriginal and cultural heritage and resources, and willingness to exercise delegated authority for law enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance/construction of general facilities and grounds. Ability to supervise and carry out all duties safely in accordance with WH&S requirements.
• Ability to implement planned field and operational activities (including pest animal and plant control); and demonstrated skills and experience in fire management.
• Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills and capacity for working with various software programs, including ability to use the Agency's financial and asset management systems.
• Relevant WorkCover Certification, ability and experience for the appropriate operation and maintenance of machinery, plant and equipment for maintenance and construction work.
• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent, MR Drivers Licence and ability to drive 4wd vehicles, Senior First Aid Certificate, and demonstrated ability and experience in operating MR vehicles, and willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Certification and demonstrated ability and experience in operating chainsaw to at least cross-cut level, and ability to operate and supervise in radio usage.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining NSW’s most precious natural places.

Field applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles. The applicant must pass the task-based fitness assessment to a moderate level within the probationary period (up to 12 months) and annually thereafter.

What we can offer you

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

What we do

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We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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