Field Officer Grade 1-4

• Field Officer Grade 1-4
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Depot location - Creel Bay
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $60,046 to $80,108 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays

We're looking for practical, motivated and safety-focused individuals who enjoy working outdoors in a physically active environment. You will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions. You thrive working both independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively with colleagues and visitors, and are committed to protecting the natural environment.

The ideal candidate will bring initiative, resilience and a genuine passion for conservation and land management. Experience operating tools, machinery, 4WD vehicles or outdoor equipment is highly regarded, along with the ability to solve problems in the field and work safely in remote locations. If you're seeking a career where your work makes a real difference while living and working in the spectacular Snowy Mountains region, we'd love to hear from you.

• 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.

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Medium Rigid (MR) Licence and operate MR vehicles, if required.
• Obtain a Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Recovery Certification (Statement of Attainment) within 6 months of commencement as arranged by NPWS with compliant providers.
• First Aid certificate obtained within 6 months of commencement.
• Obtain General Construction Induction card (White Card) within 6 months from commencement.
• Certification (Statement of Attainment) to operate a chainsaw to level 1 crosscut standard obtained within 12 months from commencement.

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.

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If you require further information about the role contact Hiring Manager David Stranger via Dave.Stranger@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0472820021.

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Kylie Miller on 0459 877 821 (please mention reference number 553202).

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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Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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