Field Officer Grade 3-4

• Field Officer Grade 3-4
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Located in Booti Booti
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $73,737 to $78,530 + employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays
  

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer to work as part of the Hunter Central Coast team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

As a Field Officer with the NPWS, you’ll play a hands‑on role in protecting some of NSW’s most iconic natural and cultural places. Every day brings new challenges as you work across diverse landscapes -maintaining park assets, assisting with conservation programs, and supporting safe, enjoyable visitor experiences.

In this physically active, outdoor-focused role, you will help construct, maintain and improve park infrastructure, undertake pest, weed and fire management activities (including in remote areas) and operate a wide range of plant and equipment. You’ll also contribute to threatened species recovery, ecological restoration and rehabilitation projects, ensuring our parks are preserved for future generations. The role may also support search and rescue, incident response and compliance activities, depending on training and operational needs.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy variety, teamwork and working independently in the field. If you are motivated, safety‑focused, willing to learn, and keen to develop specialist skills such as firefighting, chainsaw operations and remote‑area work - you’ll find this role both rewarding and meaningful. This is your chance to help care for more than 7.6 million hectares of parks and reserves across NSW and contribute to the conservation of our state’s unique biodiversity and heritage.

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

You’re someone who thrives outdoors, enjoys hands‑on work, and takes real pride in looking after our natural and cultural landscapes. Physically active and safety‑focused, you’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team—often in remote locations—where you use your initiative to get the job done.

You bring practical skills in maintenance, land management or outdoor operations, and you’re confident using a range of tools, vehicles and equipment—or keen to develop those skills through training. You’re motivated to learn, willing to gain certifications such as firefighting, chainsaw operation and safe‑equipment handling, and committed to always following safe work practices.

You communicate clearly with colleagues, visitors and community members, and you enjoy sharing your knowledge of the natural environment with the public. You’re respectful, reliable, adaptable and ready to contribute to a team that plays a critical role in protecting some of NSW’s most treasured places.

Most importantly, you care deeply about the outdoors and want a role where your work makes a tangible difference—supporting conservation, visitor safety and the long‑term protection of our state’s unique natural heritage.

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and four-wheel driving certification. An MR licence is required to progress to Grade 4.
• 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 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 Officer 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.

For more information read the full Role Description: Field Officer Grade 3-4

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.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

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 and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

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

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

Hunter Central Coast Branch Overview

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close: Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bryce Haffner via bryce.haffner@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0447 166 564.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. 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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.npws.gov.au or contacting Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 547599).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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