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.

• 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

• 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.

For more information read the Role Description

Use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

Call us for a chat to learn more about the role - Tim O’Kelly via tim.okelly@dcceew.nsw.gov.au and 0400 258 232 or Ben Mannix on 0475 428 229.

If you require technical assistance submitting your application, call us to book a time with one of our team (ensure you do this prior to closing date).

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.

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Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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