Field Officer (Grade 3-4) EBMP Identified

Job description

Do you want to help support Aboriginal communities to achieve their aspirations and work to protect the state’s environment and Aboriginal heritage? - Aboriginal Identified Opportunity – Bushfire Management Program (BMP) - Field Officer (Grade 3-4) Identified - Temporary, 12 month full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity - Role is located in Toormina - Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $73,737 to $78,530 + super About the role: National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Field Officer BMP Identified to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage. Field Officers assist with a diverse range of activities relating to maintenance and improvement to park assets within NPWS parks and reserves. As part of the Bushfire and Management Program (BMP) field team, the role is primarily involved in bushfire fuel reduction activities, by both mechanical means and prescribed fire and, during periods of high bushfire activity, may be required to participate in bushfire suppression or other bushfire response functions. Participate in advanced firefighting duties. Undertake maint...