Field Officer 1-4 (Aboriginal Identified)

 

• Aboriginal Identified opportunity - Field Officer Grade 1-4 Identified
• Package $70,935-$94,636 (includes 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays) + superannuation + additional financial support
• Role based at Ledknapper National Park and will serve Ledknapper and Innisfail Nature Reserves and Culgoa National Park
• Rent free accommodation available on site based at Gerara Homestead approx. 50km East of Enngonia or 100km from Bourke on Ledknapper Nature Reserve
• Free gas and electricity is provided at Gerara Homestead
• The successful candidate may be eligible for additional financial support on top of their salary package. This may include a remote area allowance and additional subsidies such as relocation support.
• Full time ongoing role

 

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

 

Work on Murrawarri Country and contribute to the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

 

About the role

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).   We’re seeking an adventurous and passionate Field Officer to work collaboratively in this vibrant Outback community.  Ledknapper Nature Reserve (Gerara) is located approximately 100 kilometres Northeast of Bourke or Northwest of Brewarrina. The role is required to work across three separate NPWS Reserves. Our Bourke Area staff are passionate about the spectacular reserves they manage.  Our teams bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation for us. 

 

Our Field Officers assist with a diverse range of activities relating to maintenance and improvement to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves.  You will be guided by the senior field staff, in your day-to-day work including animal pest and weed control, routine maintenance, construction and installation of new assets and conservation works. You will operate and maintain plant and equipment, participate in fire management activities, respond to visitor enquiries and assist with compliance activities as required.

 

The role would suit someone with practical experience in farming, grazing, earthmoving, civil works, mining, heavy industry, remote station work, the ADF or similar fields.  We will help you develop skills in managing natural and cultural heritage.  As you’ll be working on Murrawarri Lands, it is desirable that you have a cultural association with Murrawarri.  If you enjoy working hands-on in the wild outdoors to enhance and preserve the natural and cultural heritage values of national parks, this could be the role for you!  The attractive renumeration package includes a base salary ranging from $60,629-$80,886 (depending on your experience) plus 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays, plus employer's contribution to superannuation, plus additional financial incentives such as rent free accommodation, and free gas and electricity.

 

About you

You'll love the diversity, flexibility, and autonomy of the role.  Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and safety will be key to your success in this role. You'll be a practical decision-maker with the ability to solve problems in the field. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team but be able to work alone or with minimal supervision.  Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse role.  

 

Key knowledge of experience

• Willingness to fly in light aircraft.
• Willingness to exercise delegated authority for compliance activities.
• Ability to use computer systems, tablet devices and communicate and operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft (non-coxswain), lifting apparatus and appropriate plant.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, connection to Country and the ability to work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities in the management and protection of natural and