Field Officer 3-4 - Enhanced Bushfire Management Program (Aboriginal Identified)

- **Field Officer Grade 3-4 (Enhanced Bushfire Management Program) – Aboriginal Identified role** - **Package includes base salary ($75,949-$80,886) and employer's contribution to superannuation** - **Full time** **ongoing role** - **Located in** **Forbes** ***Do you want to help support Aboriginal communities to achieve their aspirations and work to protect the state’s environment and Aboriginal heritage?*** Love the great outdoors and seeking a role with plenty of variety? Field Officers are on the front line in national parks across NSW. Join our Forbes team! **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).*** **** **** National Parks and Wildlife Service has an opportunity to join our supportive team to work as a Field Officer BMP (Enhanced Bushfire Management Program) contributing towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna, and Aboriginal heritage. The EBMP field team is primarily involved in fuel reduction activities by both mechanical means and prescribed fire and, during periods of high bushfire activity, will be required to participate in bushfire suppression or other bushfire response functions. Whilst this role is key to providing support for the delivery of the fire program works and to help facilitate the preparedness and response for wildfire you’ll also undertake maintenance and improvements to park infrastructure (facilities and grounds) including buildings, roads, fire trails and fencing and facilitate visitor relations and law enforcement activities. National Parks is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all identified people to apply for this position. Click [here](https://youtu.be/9l4AH-tOW6E) to hear from some of our female Field Officers about a career with NPWS. NPWS is transitioning to a Field Officer Grade 1–4 classification. Successful candidates for this role will transition to the updated model as it is implemented, with progression based on satisfactory performance, demonstrated achievement of the mandatory competencies for each grade, and time in the role. **About You** 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 strong 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. **Essential Role Requirements** - Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Antidiscrimination Act 1997. - A current drivers licence and four-wheel driving certification. - Demonstrated ability and experience to carry out all duties safely and ability to obtain relevant SafeWork NSW certification to appropriately operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment, including but not limited to conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft, lifting apparatus and road maintenance plant as well as the ability and willingness to obtain a First Aid certificate. - Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the probationary period (up to 12 months) in operating a chainsaw to crosscut and basic tree felling standard; ability to operate two-way radio. - Ability to carry out frontline firefighting duties and support roles including ability to obtain and maintain certification as a crew member or higher, within the probationary period (up to 12 months), and a willingness to fly in light aircraft. This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part…