Field Officer Aboriginal Identified (Grade 1-4)

About the role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is recruiting two Field Officers (Grade 1-4) for an Aboriginal Identified position at Mutawintji Lands, covering the National Park, Historic Site, Nature Reserve and State Conservation Area. This is a temporary full-time role until January 2030, with a hands-on focus on maintaining park assets, running conservation and pest management programs, supporting visitors and protecting natural and cultural heritage. The salary depends on experience, ranging from $60K to $80K per year plus a 17% weekend and public holiday loading and employer superannuation contribution; accommodation is available on site.

Key responsibilities

• Help protect cultural heritage and strengthen connections to Country
• Maintain park assets such as walking tracks, visitor facilities, campgrounds, roads and other infrastructure
• Support weed, feral animal and conservation programs
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment
• Take part in fire management programs and incident responses
• Assist park visitors and contribute to positive visitor experiences

Required profile

• Enjoys physical outdoor work, values safety and works well in a team
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and connection to Country, and ability to work with Aboriginal communities
• Willingness to fly in light aircraft and to exercise delegated authority for compliance activities
• Willingness to obtain a Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) recovery certification within 6 months of starting
• Must meet firefighting medical requirements and be able to carry out frontline firefighting duties, including obtaining NPWS crew certification within 12 months

Required skills

• Class C driver's licence or equivalent, and ability to obtain a Medium Rigid licence and drive MR vehicles if required
• Use of computer systems, tablets and two-way radios
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment, including conditionally registered vehicles, watercraft (non-coxswain), lifting apparatus and plant
• First Aid certificate, General Construction Induction (White Card) and chainsaw operation certification to level 1 crosscut within 12 months

What we offer

• Accrued days off in addition to annual leave
• Wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development, including in-house training
• Possible additional support such as remote area allowance, relocation support and housing